Prevention and Control of Obstetric Diseases in Domestic Animals
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 March 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editor
Interests: endometritis; uterine infection; uterine health; animal reproduction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This special issue focuses on the critical challenge of preventing and controlling obstetric diseases in livestock (including cattle, swine, sheep, and goats), aiming to consolidate cutting-edge research and innovative practices. Recognizing the substantial economic losses and significant animal welfare concerns caused by conditions such as dystocia, retained placenta, metritis, endometritis, mastitis, pregnancy loss, and periparturient metabolic disorders, the issue seeks to advance strategies for early detection, effective management, and ultimately, enhanced prevention.
Its goal is to provide veterinarians, animal scientists, and producers with evidence-based tools and knowledge to proactively safeguard maternal and neonatal health, thereby improving reproductive efficiency, reducing morbidity and mortality, and promoting sustainable livestock production. The scope encompasses a broad spectrum of topics, including novel insights into etiology and pathogenesis; development of rapid, accurate diagnostics (e.g., biomarkers, point-of-care tests); evaluation of preventive strategies (nutrition, management, vaccination, genetics, biosecurity) and therapeutic interventions (novel treatments, antimicrobial stewardship, alternatives); studies on epidemiology, risk factors, economic impact, and welfare assessments; and the application of technology and innovation (precision livestock farming, AI, genomics) for monitoring and intervention.
We warmly invite researchers, veterinarians, and specialists in related fields to contribute their original research, comprehensive reviews, insightful case studies, and methodological advances to this vital special issue. Your submissions are essential for advancing our understanding and improving obstetric disease control, ultimately contributing to healthier herds, more sustainable livestock industries, and enhanced food security.
Dr. Luying Cui
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- livestock
- obstetrics
- periparturient
- reproductive efficiency
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