Recent Advances in Ruminant Vaccines

Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue titled “Recent Advances in Ruminant Vaccines”. Infectious diseases remain one of the major challenges in ruminant health, negatively impacting animal welfare, productivity, and the economic sustainability of livestock farming. Vaccination represents one of the most effective strategies for controlling and preventing a wide array of infectious agents in cattle, sheep, and goats. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of novel vaccine technologies, including vector-based, subunit, mRNA, and DNA vaccines, along with advances in adjuvants and delivery systems. These innovations have the potential to overcome previous limitations and offer better protection, broader immune responses, and improved safety profiles.

As global demand for animal protein increases and concerns over antimicrobial resistance grow, the development of effective and sustainable vaccination strategies in ruminants has never been more critical. This Special Issue seeks to provide an overview of the latest research, innovations, and practical applications in the field of ruminant vaccines.

Further, this Special Issue aims to encompass both fundamental research and applied science. It aligns with the journal’s scope by addressing topics in veterinary immunology, infectious diseases, biotechnology, and animal health management. By gathering cutting-edge studies and expert reviews, the Special Issue will contribute to the dissemination of novel insights and promote discussion among researchers, veterinarians, and professionals in animal health and production systems.

To that end, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Development of new vaccines against bacterial, viral, parasitic, or emerging diseases in ruminants;
• Advances in vaccine delivery systems and adjuvant technologies;
• Evaluation of vaccine efficacy, safety, and immune response in ruminants;
• Field studies on vaccine application and disease control programs;
• Novel strategies for mucosal, oral, or needle-free vaccination;
• Genomic and proteomic approaches in vaccine development;
• Impact of vaccination on antimicrobial use and resistance in ruminant farming;
• Regulatory and practical challenges in vaccine deployment.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this Special Issue, and to promoting collaborative advances in this crucial field.

Dr. Petr Slama
Guest Editor

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