Health and Welfare of Farm Animals and Their Impact on the Quality and Safety of the Derived Products
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: milk quality; dietary antioxidants; animal welfare
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Interests: animal health and welfare; herd health management; veterinary epidemiology; one health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Farming systems are continuously evolving to satisfy the growing consumer demands for high-quality and safe products derived from animals reared under enhanced health and welfare standards. Moreover, it is increasingly evident that the viability of the modern livestock sector is intrinsically linked to the principles of sustainable production, the circular economy, and the conservation of natural resources. Within this framework, animal health and welfare, food safety, and public health have emerged as paramount concerns for consumers and producers. In recent years, the concept of quality has evolved to encompass more than just sensory attributes. Indeed, a broad range of criteria is now utilized to assess product quality, including the quality of life and the overall well-being of farm animals as determined by the occurrence of infectious and non-infectious diseases and welfare issues. The aim of this Special Issue is to present original research and reviews on the effects of farm animal health and welfare challenges on the intrinsic and extrinsic quality and the safety of the derived products.
Dr. Panagiotis Simitzis
Dr. Athanasios I. Gelasakis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal welfare
- animal diseases
- milk
- meat
- egg
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