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Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in Animal Surgical Patients
edited by Aline Ambrósio
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1924 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; intensive care; mechanical ventilation; pain; anesthetic techniques; postoperative care
Diagnostics and Medical Therapies in Equine Health submission deadline 22 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3299 | Submission Open
Keywords: horse; equine internal medicine; veterinary diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Advances in Aquatic Animal Diseases submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open
Keywords: host– pathogen interactions; pathogenesis; diagnostics; prevention; disease; immunology; control; aquatic animals
Review Paper Special Issue: Nutritional Metabolism and Toxic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9078 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional metabolism; animal toxicology; metabolic dysregulation; different systemic diseases; environmental toxins; environmental stress; molecular and cellular mechanisms; diagnosis and prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Control of Metabolic and Immunological Diseases in Cattle
edited by , and Zipei Fan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6657 | Submission Open
Keywords: transport stress heat stress pregnancy stress nutritional stress animal physiology oxidative status hormonal response cortisol thiol– disulfide balance livestock health
Exploring Antimicrobial Strategies in Veterinary Medicine: From In Vitro Research to In Vivo Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4764 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); one health; infections; veterinary medicine; pathogens; antimicrobial agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
Multidimensional Impacts of Infectious Diseases on Animal Welfare
edited by , and Tamara Ilić
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4737 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; infection diseases; behavior; health care; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Mastitis in Dairy Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2707 | Submission Open
Keywords: mastitis; dairy animals; udder health; antimicrobial resistance; immune response; host– pathogen interaction; milk quality; diagnostics; prevention; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Infections in Animals: Clinical, Immunological, Epidemiological and Public Health Aspects
edited by and Nir Rudoler
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2627 | Submission Open
Keywords: viruses; zoonosis; spill-over; wildlife; domestic; livestock; One Health; public health; emerging pathogen; pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Livestock Health: Microbiota, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Management Practices
edited by and Emmanuel Okechukwu Njoga
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2589 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; livestock health; microbiota; veterinary epidemiology; public health; One Health; zoonotic diseases; livestock management; bacterial zoonotic pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Recent Developments in Small Animal Oncology submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1964 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal oncology; immunotherapy; targeted therapy; cancer vaccine; liquid biopsy; comparative oncology; canine cancer; feline oncology; rabbit oncology; ferret cancer; pet guinea pig; pet hamster oncology; molecular diagnostics; One Health; precision medicine; veterinary oncology; translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Recent Trends in Applied Animal Anatomical Research submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1392 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal anatomy; technological advancements; applied anatomy; applied landmarks; regional anesthesia; imaging technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Innovations in Poultry Reproductive Biology: Germ Cells, Developmental Mechanisms, and Translational Applications
edited by and Xian Zou
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry reproduction; germ cells; primordial germ cells; gametogenesis; stem cells; developmental biology; genome editing; transgenic poultry; reproductive biotechnology; avian fertility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Genetic Breeding and Production Enhancement in Poultry: Innovations and Applications submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry genetics; genetic breeding; genomic selection; gene editing; marker-assisted selection; disease resistance; reproductive technologies; feed efficiency; sustainable production; poultry health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Viral Infections in Cattle: Diagnosis and Control
edited by Paul M. Coussens
submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2009 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; viral pathogens; molecular diagnostics; epidemiology of viral diseases; vaccine development; control strategies; immune responses to viral pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Wildlife Disease Pathology: Integrating Molecular, Histochemical, and Immunological Approaches
edited by Tihomir Florijančić
submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife diseases; wildlife health; molecular diagnostics; zoonotic pathogens; biodiversity conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Emerging Bacterial Pathogens in Veterinary Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6718 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial disease; diagnosis; One Health; antimicrobial resistance; veterinary medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Feline and Canine Anesthesia and Analgesia: Guidelines, Innovations, and Challenges
edited by and Agatha Elisa Miranda-Cortés
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2554 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary anesthesia; feline analgesia; canine anesthesia; multimodal pain management; anesthetic monitoring; perioperative care; analgesic protocols; chronic pain management; species-specific pharmacology; veterinary innovations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Surgery)
Local and Regional Anesthesia in Veterinary Medicine
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open
Keywords: local anesthesia; regional anesthesia; veterinary; analgesia; pain management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Surgery)
Comparative Morphology and Histological Adaptations in Domestic and Wild Animals submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1134 | Submission Open
Keywords: comparative anatomy; histology; wild and domestic mammals; functional morphology; avian and reptile morphology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Molecular Insights into Zoonotic and Animal Pathogens: A One Health Perspective submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1094 | Submission Open
Keywords: One Health; zoonotic pathogens; molecular epidemiology; companion animal health; wildlife pathogens; domestic animals; antimicrobial resistance; host–pathogen interactions; genomics; proteomics; metagenomics; metabolomics; virulence factors; cross-species transmission; molecular diagnostics; veterinary microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacterial Pathogens in Primary Animal Food Production
edited by , and John A. Ikonomopoulos
submission deadline 25 Jul 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 18339 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal production; animal-originated food; antimicrobial resistance; antibiotic susceptibility; bacterial pathogens; veterinary microbiology; zoonotic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
Pasture vs. Feedlot Production: Environmental, Economic, and Animal Welfare Considerations
edited by , , Emanuel Carreira and
submission deadline 29 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal production; animal welfare; cattle; environmental impact; feedlots; grazing systems; livestock efficiency; productivity; sheep and goats; sustainability
Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Cattle Infectious Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4119 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; infectious diseases; diagnosis; epidemiology; tuberculosis; mycoplasmosis; BVDV; IBRV
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases in Small Animals
edited by and Zeki Yilmaz
submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3799 | Submission Open
Keywords: advanced echocardiography; speckle tracking echocardiography; tissue tracking echocardiography; 3D/4D echocardiography; interventricular pressure gradients; myocardial work indices; tissue Doppler imaging; cardiomyopathy; feline HCM; canine MMVD; pulmonary hypertension; restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM); arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ARVC); biomarkers; cardiac troponins; NT-proBNP; precision cardiology; novel therapeutics; cardioprotective agents; thromboembolism prophylaxis; mitochondrial therapies; machine learning; artificial intelligence; interventional cardiology; heart failure; small-animal cardiology; dogs; cats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Diagnosis, Epidemiology, and Vaccine Development of Swine Viral Diseases—2nd Edition
edited by Yifei Lang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6295 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine viral diseases; vaccine development; diagnosis; epidemiology; pathogenesis
Pathogens in Wildlife and Companion Animal: From Discovery to One Health Implications
edited by and Zhijun Zhong
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3897 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental reservoirs; environmental drivers; ecological interface; habitat change; environmental transmission; anthropogenic pressures; climate-related disease risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Veterinary Epidemiology and One Health: Integrating Data-Driven Surveillance and Risk Assessment to Combat Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance
edited by Mabel Aworh and Dawn M. Hull
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3559 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; One-Health; infectious diseases; antimicrobial resistance; data-driven disease surveillance; integrated risk assessment; zoonoses; pathogen genomics; public health; veterinary public health; food safety; environmental surveillance; disease prevention and control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Diagnostic Strategies in Veterinary Internal Medicine: From Molecular Biomarkers to Imaging Innovations
edited by , Lazarin Velikov Lazarov and Anton Georgiev Rusenov
submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6079 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary internal medicine; diagnostic strategies; molecular biomarkers; imaging modalities; integrative diagnostic frameworks; companion animals; livestock; and wildlife; translational innovation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
The Role of Gut Microbiome in Regulating Animal Health
edited by Jianhui Li, Na Sun and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; animal health; dysbiosis; host– microbe interactions; immune modulation; microbial ecology; probiotics; prebiotics; microbiota-targeted therapies; veterinary microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Veterinary Perspectives on Animal-Derived Food Systems: Bridging Safety, Quality and One Health submission deadline 19 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 572 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal-derived food safety; pathogens; meat quality; sustainable food production systems; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
Nutritional Health of Monogastric Animals—2nd Edition
edited by Ines Andretta, Alícia Zem Fraga, and
submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 482 | Submission Open
Keywords: broilers; feed additives; gut health; inflammation; nutrition; pigs; poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
A One Health Perspective: Nutritional Deficiencies and Toxic Diseases in Animals
edited by Hongrui Guo
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6351 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional deficiencies; toxic diseases; immune; health issues
Comparative Anatomy and Histology in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2438 | Submission Open
Keywords: comparative anatomy; comparative histology; comparative physiology; animals; veterinary
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Assessment and Management of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia
edited by and
submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10215 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary anesthesia; analgesia; pain management; peri-operative care; anesthetic monitoring; multimodal analgesia; patient safety; clinical veterinary medicine; species-specific anesthesia; veterinary pharmacology
Advances in Poultry Cellular Immunity and Viral Disease Control
edited by
submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4171 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; cellular immunity; T cell; virus
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Feed Fermentation and Animal Health: Nutrition and Metabolism
edited by , Zhe Sun and
submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4878 | Submission Open
Keywords: feed fermentation; animal nutrition; animal health; gut health; sustainable agriculture; silage; fermented feeds; probiotics; lactic acid bacteria (LAB); yeast / yeast cultures; solid-state fermentation; gut microbiota / microbiome; feed digestibility; nutrient availability; organic acids; pathogen inhibition; immune modulation; anti-oxidation; anti-inflammatory; feed conversion ratio (FCR); phytate degradation; long-term effects; animal performance; quality control; cost-effectiveness; optimal inclusion levels; environment and food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Diseases in Animals: Molecular Insights, Diagnostic Innovations, and One Health Implications submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12268 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging viral diseases; viral zoonotic diseases; economic impact; diagnostic innovation; One Health; genetic characterization; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Prevention and Control of Obstetric Diseases in Domestic Animals
edited by Luying Cui
submission deadline 28 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3574 | Submission Open
Keywords: livestock; obstetrics; periparturient; reproductive efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Intestinal Homeostasis and Its Regulatory Role in Animal Growth and Development
edited by , and Liangli Song
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 15029 | Submission Open
Keywords: intestinal homeostasis; gut microbiota; animal growth; developmental biology; nutrient metabolism; lipid metabolism; Immune regulation; host– microbe interactions; feed efficiency; sustainable animal production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Innovative Approaches in the Perioperative Management of Companion Animals and Livestock
edited by , Amanda Bianchi, and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3581 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary perioperative management; anesthesia; analgesia; surgical care; companion animals; livestock
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Surgery)
Advances in Animal Reproductive Biology and Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2720 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal reproduction; assisted reproductive technologies; in vitro fertilization; cryopreservation; embryo manipulation; reproductive physiology; hormonal regulation; animal fertility; ovarian dysfunction; embryonic development; reproductive toxicity; reproductive endocrinology; reproductive disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Genetic Diversity and Sustainable Breeding of Livestock and Companion Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2561 | Submission Open
Keywords: genetic diversity; sustainable breeding; conservation genomics; animal genetic resources; livestock; local breeds; companion animals; breeding programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Biomedical Sciences)
Animal Welfare and Healthy Farming: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2123 | Submission Open
Keywords: ethology; microbiology; infectious diseases; toxicology; genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
Nutritional Modulation of the Gut Microbiome in Domestic and Farm Animals
edited by Xianghui Zhao and Yanjiao Li
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open
Keywords: gut microbiome; nutritional modulation; microbial health; fermentable fiber; gut microbiota balance; animal health; farm animals; domestic animals; microbial diversity; feed efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Focus on Tumours in Pet Animals: 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; horse; rabbit; pet; neoplasia; tumour; cancer; oncology; genetics; pathology; diagnosis; prognosis; treatment; resistance; biomarker; presentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Advances in Pathogen Biology and Control of Important Bacterial Diseases in Waterfowl
edited by Qinghai Hu
submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial diseases; waterfowl; riemerella anatipestifer; salmonella; avian pathogenic Escherichia coli; duck; goose; bacterial-host interaction; virulence factor; biofilm; iron-uptake; drug resistance; vaccine; bacteriophage; diagnosis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology: From Molecule to Clinical Practice
edited by Shuiping Liu and Yunhuan Liu
submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3815 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary pharmacology; veterinary toxicology; drug action; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; toxicity mechanisms; biomarkers; therapeutic optimization; environmental toxicants; animal health and welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
Integrating Precision Nutrition into Sustainable Ruminant Production Systems: From Monitoring to Management
edited by
submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1567 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal nutrition; ruminant; gut microbiota/microbiome; feed digestibility; feed conversion ratio (FCR); precision farming
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Comparative and Functional Anatomy in Veterinary and Animal Sciences—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2619 | Submission Open
Keywords: comparative anatomy; functional morphology; veterinary science; animal physiology; morphological adaptation; imaging techniques; histology; evolutionary anatomy; species differences; musculoskeletal system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
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