Genetic Breeding and Production Enhancement in Poultry: Innovations and Applications
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 July 2026 | Viewed by 64
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal genetics; animal breeding; bioinformatics; biometrics
Interests: animal genetics; bioinformatics; biometrics
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Interests: poultry; genetics; genomics; breeding
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The poultry industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by advances in genetics, biotechnology and sustainable production systems. Genetic breeding has become a powerful tool for improving growth performance, feed efficiency, disease resistance and overall productivity in poultry species. The integration of genomic selection, marker-assisted breeding and gene-editing technologies is opening new opportunities to accelerate desirable traits while addressing the challenges related to animal health and welfare. In addition, innovative production strategies, which include precision nutrition, reproductive technologies and microbiome management, are being applied to maximize efficiency and sustainability. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality research and review articles that highlight breakthroughs in poultry genetic improvement and novel applications in production enhancement. Topics of interest include genetic and genomic approaches, breeding strategies for disease resistance and adaptability, advances in reproductive performance, and innovative management systems that contribute to sustainable poultry farming. By showcasing cutting-edge innovations, this Special Issue seeks to foster knowledge exchange among researchers, breeders and industry professionals, ultimately advancing the science and application of poultry genetics and production.
Dr. Thobela Louis Tyasi
Prof. Dr. Abdulmojeed Yakubu
Prof. Dr. Chungang Feng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- poultry genetics
- genetic breeding
- genomic selection
- gene editing
- marker-assisted selection
- disease resistance
- reproductive technologies
- feed efficiency
- sustainable production
- poultry health
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