Animal Poisoning and Nutritional Metabolic Diseases
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heavy metals; toxicology; mitochondria; animal poisoning diseases; nutritional metabolic diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Animal poisoning and nutritional metabolic diseases have emerged as significant threats to animal health and productivity over the past few decades, with a growing incidence observed in both domestic and wild animal populations globally. While animal poisoning can occur in any environment, cases are particularly prevalent in agricultural regions due to exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and mycotoxin-contaminated feed, as well as in industrial areas where heavy metal pollution and chemical waste pose risks. Nutritional metabolism diseases, on the other hand, affect animals across diverse settings, from intensive livestock operations with imbalanced rations to wildlife struggling with habitat degradation that limits access to essential nutrients. Notably, animal poisoning and nutritional metabolism diseases often arise hand in hand—yet the pathogenic mechanisms driving their co-occurrence, along with tailored strategies for prevention and control, have remained understudied and inadequately addressed.
The overall focus of this Special Issue, “Animal Poisoning and Nutritional Metabolic Diseases”, is the interconnected nature of toxic exposures and nutritional metabolic disorders in animals. This Special Issue will cover a wide range of species, including poisoning-related aspects, nutritional metabolic diseases, and cross-cutting themes, with the purpose of consolidating research, bridging disciplinary gaps, and enhancing animal health. This Special Issue will supplement the existing literature by addressing the bidirectional relationships and real-world complexities often overlooked in isolated studies, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the understanding and management of animal poisoning and nutritional metabolic diseases.
Dr. Jianzhao Liao
Dr. Feiyang Ma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- toxic exposure
- nutritional imbalances
- animal poisoning
- nutritional metabolic diseases
- toxin–metabolism interplay
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