Vaccines and Antiviral Drugs Against Viral Diseases in Domestic Animals
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 2267
Special Issue Editor
Interests: immune evasion mechanisms of major domestic animal viruses; particularly PRRSV (porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus) and FMDV (foot-and-mouth disease virus); as well as the development of marker vaccines, antiviral drugs and diagnostic methods for these pathogens
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral diseases in domestic animals pose significant threats to global livestock health, agricultural productivity, and food security. The development and application of vaccines and antiviral drugs represent pivotal strategies in preventing and controlling these infections. While vaccines provide long-term immunity and reduce disease transmission, antiviral therapies offer critical tools for managing acute outbreaks and mitigating economic losses. However, challenges such as viral evolution, host–pathogen interactions, and the need for cost-effective solutions in diverse livestock systems demand continuous innovation. This Special Issue will highlight advances in vaccine technologies, the discovery of antiviral drugs, and their synergistic applications against viral pathogens affecting domestic animals.
We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives addressing (but not limited to) the following topics:
- Novel vaccine platforms (e.g., mRNA, viral vectors, and subunit vaccines) for livestock viruses;
- Antiviral drug development targeting viral entry, replication, or host immune modulation;
- Combination strategies integrating vaccines and antivirals for enhanced disease control;
- Immune correlates of protection and cross-species immunity in livestock vaccination;
- Diagnostic tools to evaluate vaccine efficacy and antiviral drug resistance;
- One Health approaches linking animal and human viral disease prevention;
- Field applications of vaccines and antivirals in endemic or emerging outbreaks;
- Viral evasion mechanisms and strategies to overcome them;
- Next-generation technologies (e.g., CRISPR, AI-driven drug design, and nanotechnology) in veterinary virology.
This Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaboration among virologists, immunologists, pharmacologists, and veterinary scientists. Contributions including both fundamental research and translational applications are highly encouraged.
Dr. Jing Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vaccines
- antiviral drugs
- domestic animals
- virus
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