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New Insights into Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases in Domestic and Wild Animals

edited by

Valentina Virginia Ebani

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open

Keywords: zoonosis bacterial pathogens; companion animals; unconventional pets; livestock; wildlife; mammals; birds; reptiles and amphibians; fish; antimicrobial resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)

Detection of Parasitic Diseases in Livestock: 2nd Edition

edited by

Luiz Daniel De Barros

, Fernando de Souza Rodrigues and Gustavo Felippelli

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular detection; serological detection; epidemiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Wildlife Health and Disease in Conservation—2nd Edition

edited by

Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation; wildlife; disease; climate change; habitat encroachment; endangered species; natural disasters; host– pathogen relationships

Animal Poisoning and Nutritional Metabolic Diseases

edited by

Jianzhao Liao

and Feiyang Ma

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxic exposure; nutritional imbalances; animal poisoning; nutritional metabolic diseases; toxin– metabolism interplay

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)

Advances in Veterinary Obstetrics: Focus on Reproductive Physiology and Pathology

edited by

Junwei Li

Dong Zhou

and

Shiqiang Ju

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: gametogenesis; embryo developent and implantation; reproductive biotechnologies; reproductive immunology; obstetric diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Pathogenesis and Immune Responses of Viral Infections in Poultry and Wild Birds

edited by

Defang Zhou

and Jing Zhou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral infections; poultry and wild birds; pathogenesis; immune responses; vaccination strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Advances in Small Animal Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Surgical Research

edited by

Giovanna Bertolini

submission deadline 21 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1368 | Submission Open

Keywords: pet healthcare; companion animal medicine; veterinary surgery; veterinary imaging; interventional radiology; CT (Computed Tomography) for small animals; MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in veterinary medicine; ultrasound imaging; 3D printing; augmented reality

Swine Management: Reproduction and Breeding

edited by

Ricardo Zanella

submission deadline 24 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: swine; reproduction; endocrinology; artificial insemination; semen preservation; embryo technologies; in vitro fertilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Viral Infections in Wild and Domestic Animals

edited by Chrissy Eckstrand

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 14228 | Submission Open

Keywords: virus; animals; zoonotic; emerging disease; pathogenesis; wildlife; domestic animals; veterinary; veterinary pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases in Small Animals

edited by Ramon Almela

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9080 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision medicine; One Health; transcriptomics; translational; biomarkers

Biomarkers in Veterinary Medicine

edited by

Takashi Kuribayashi

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5958 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomarkers; veterinary medicine; diagnosis; treatment; inflammation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Advances in Zoo, Aquatic, and Wild Animal Medicine

edited by Teresa Encinas,

Pablo Morón-Elorza

and

Manuel Fuertes-Recuero

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5305 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical treatments; surgical procedures; diagnostic procedures; pharmacokinetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)

One World, One Health: Combatting the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens at the Human–Animal–Environment Interface

edited by

Ihab Habib

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1564 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); multidrug-resistant pathogens; zoonoses; foodborne AMR; environmental reservoirs; surveillance and epidemiology

Research in Small Animal Clinical Dermatology

edited by

Luisa Cornegliani

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4879 | Submission Open

Keywords: new treatment strategies; allergic diseases; dog and cat; skin microbioma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Animal Reproductive Disorders and Surgical Interventions: Pathogenesis, Clinical Management, and Technical Innovation

edited by

Junsheng Dong

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive disorders; pathogenesis; inflammation; innate immunity; surgical interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Future Perspectives in Pig Reproductive Biotechnology

edited by

Lingwei Sun

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1760 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig reproductive biotechnology; genome editing; somatic cell nuclear transfer; stem cell applications; precision breeding

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Innovations in Small Animal Reproduction and Fertility Management

edited by

Maja Zakošek Pipan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: small animal reproduction; fertility management; assisted reproductive technologies; gamete preservation; hormonal regulation; genetic and epigenetic factors; molecular diagnostics; contraceptive strategies; reproductive imaging; breeding programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Advances in Stem Cell Therapies and Regenerative Medicine in Veterinary Sciences

edited by

Sun Hee Do

, Soochong Kim and

Ki-hoon Kim

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: stem cell therapy; regenerative medicine; tissue repair and regeneration; biomaterials and scaffolds; veterinary translational research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Biomedical Sciences)

Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences (IOCVS 2025)

edited by

Wentao Li

submission deadline 3 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: identification and detection of novel animal viruses; development and optimization of animal vaccines; veterinary epidemiology; antiviral therapy; virology in One Health

Wildlife Health and Disease: Implications for Animal Welfare and Conservation

edited by

Bárbara Martín-Maldonado

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 598 | Submission Open

Keywords: wildlife health; emerging infectious diseases; conservation strategies; animal welfare; antimicrobial resistance; pollutants; climate change; habitat fragmentation; ecosystem sustainability; One Health

Nutritional Strategies to Improve Animal Health and Immunity

edited by

Luca Marchetti

submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; immunity; gut health; functional ingredients; feed formulation; feed additives; antimicrobial resistance; immune regulation; microbiome; livestock; companion animals; pet food; pigs; poultry; cattle; calves; dairy cows; dogs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)

Innovative Strategies for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases: Immunology, Vaccines, and Beyond

edited by

Adriana Soutullo

Teresa Freire

, Cecilia Dogi and

Nora Lía Padola

submission deadline 11 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3515 | Submission Open

Keywords: diagnosis; vaccine; treatment; one health; animal health; integrative strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Advances in Companion Animal Cardiology: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches

edited by

Ana Patrícia Fontes-Sousa

Luís Lobo

and Maria João Miranda Pires

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 26970 | Submission Open

Keywords: companion animal cardiology; cardiac diagnostics in veterinary medicine; therapeutic approaches to animal heart disease; innovations in veterinary cardiology; cardiovascular diseases in dogs and cats

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)

The Behavior, Management, and Welfare of Horses

edited by Lesley A. Hawson and Barbara Padalino

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine behavior; equine welfare; management practices; nutrition and feeding management; stress and pain assessment; sport and working horses; artificial intelligence; genomics; environmental sustainability; human– horse safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Education, Veterinary Communication and Animal Behavior)

Neonatal Health and Survival: Integrative Approaches in Small and Large Animal Neonatology

edited by Nikica Prvanović Babić, Ivana Kiš and Ivan Butković

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary neonatology; genomics; epigenetics; postnatal vitality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)

Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in Animal Surgical Patients

edited by Aline Ambrósio

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1123 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesiology; intensive care; mechanical ventilation; pain; anesthetic techniques; postoperative care

Diagnostics and Medical Therapies in Equine Health

edited by

Marilena Bazzano

and

Andrea Marchegiani

submission deadline 22 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 449 | 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

edited by

María Isabel Quiroga Berdeal

and

Ana Manuela de Azevedo

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 167 | Submission Open

Keywords: host– pathogen interactions; pathogenesis; diagnostics; prevention; disease; immunology; control; aquatic animals

Multidimensional Impacts of Infectious Diseases on Animal Welfare

edited by

Katarina Nenadovic

Dejan Bugarski

and Tamara Ilić

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; infection diseases; behavior; health care; management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Exploring Antimicrobial Strategies in Veterinary Medicine: From In Vitro Research to In Vivo Applications

edited by

Manuela Oliveira

and

Eva Cunha

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 430 | 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)

Recent Trends in Applied Animal Anatomical Research

edited by

Om Prakash Choudhary

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 225 | 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)

Recent Developments in Small Animal Oncology

edited by

Barbara Brunetti

Luciana Mandrioli

and

Giovanni Pietro Burrai

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 170 | 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)

Mastitis in Dairy Animals

edited by

Hongyu Dai

and

Tianle Xu

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 163 | 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)

Innovations in Poultry Reproductive Biology: Germ Cells, Developmental Mechanisms, and Translational Applications

edited by

Kai Jin

and Xian Zou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 133 | 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)

Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Infections in Animals: Clinical, Immunological, Epidemiological and Public Health Aspects

edited by

Asaf Sol

and Nir Rudoler

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 100 | 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

James Wabwire Oguttu

and Emmanuel Okechukwu Njoga

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 94 | 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)

Bacterial Infectious Diseases in Animals: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Control Strategies

edited by

Zhanqin Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary; bacteria; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immunity; prevention; One Health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)

Genetic Breeding and Production Enhancement in Poultry: Innovations and Applications

edited by

Thobela Louis Tyasi

Abdulmojeed Yakubu

and

Chungang Feng

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 80 | 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)

Essential Oils in Livestock and Poultry Health: Alternatives to Antibiotics and Antiparasitics

edited by

Dragica Stojanovic

and Filip Štrbac

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytotherapy; essential oils; integrated control; drug resistance; drug residues

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)

Viral Infections in Cattle: Diagnosis and Control

edited by Paul M. Coussens

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 41 | 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)

Feline and Canine Anesthesia and Analgesia: Guidelines, Innovations, and Challenges

edited by

Ismael Hernández-Ávalos

and Agatha Elisa Miranda-Cortés

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 132 | 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

Gregg Griffenhagen

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | 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

edited by

Joanna Klećkowska-Nawrot

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 59 | 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

edited by

Mohamed Abouelkhair

and

Raghavendra Amachawadi

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 53 | 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)

Pasture vs. Feedlot Production: Environmental, Economic, and Animal Welfare Considerations

edited by

Ana Geraldo

Alfredo Manuel Franco Pereira

, Emanuel Carreira and

Flávio Silva

submission deadline 29 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal production; animal welfare; cattle; environmental impact; feedlots; grazing systems; livestock efficiency; productivity; sheep and goats; sustainability

Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases in Small Animals

edited by

Ryou Tanaka

and Zeki Yilmaz

submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 281 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open

Keywords: swine viral diseases; vaccine development; diagnosis; epidemiology; pathogenesis

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 | Viewed by 97 | 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)

Pathogens in Wildlife and Companion Animal: From Discovery to One Health Implications

edited by

Ziyao Zhou

and Zhijun Zhong

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 86 | 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)

Advances in Diagnostic Strategies in Veterinary Internal Medicine: From Molecular Biomarkers to Imaging Innovations

edited by

Dian Todorov Kanakov

, Lazarin Velikov Lazarov and Anton Georgiev Rusenov

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 186 | 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)

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