Neonatal Health and Survival: Integrative Approaches in Small and Large Animal Neonatology
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 244
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary; neonatology; reproduction; ART; reproductive endocrinology; veterinary perinatology
Interests: small animal internal medicine; small animal emergency and critical care; small animal neurology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The perinatal period represents one of the most critical phases in the life of both small and large animals, with neonatal survival serving as a key determinant of reproductive efficiency, animal welfare, and economic sustainability in veterinary practice. Despite substantial advancements in reproductive medicine, neonatal morbidity and mortality continue to pose significant challenges across species. The Special Issue “Neonatal Health and Survival: Integrative Approaches in Small and Large Animal Neonatology” aims to bridge current knowledge gaps by integrating multidisciplinary perspectives on neonatal adaptation, pathophysiology, and clinical management.
Recent decades have seen growing recognition that neonatal outcomes are influenced by complex interactions among maternal physiology, fetal development, environmental factors, and human intervention. Consequently, integrative approaches—encompassing reproductive endocrinology, assisted reproductive technologies (ART), neonatology, internal medicine, and preventive health strategies—are essential for improving survival rates and postnatal vitality. This issue will highlight evidence-based research on early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of neonatal disorders, alongside innovations in supportive care, immune modulation, and management of perinatal infections.
By including studies from both companion and production animal contexts, the issue emphasizes translational relevance and comparative insights between species. Particular attention will be given to the roles of placental function, endocrine signaling, and maternal-fetal interactions in shaping neonatal resilience. Furthermore, it will explore how advances in genomics, imaging, and precision medicine contribute to personalized neonatal care in veterinary settings.
Prof. Dr. Nikica Prvanović Babić
Prof. Dr. Ivana Kiš
Dr. Ivan Butković
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary neonatology
- genomics
- epigenetics
- postnatal vitality
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