Special Issues

Animals publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Animal Immune Response to Parasitic Infections submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 40 | Submission Open
Keywords: domestic animals; wild animals; host– parasite interaction; immunology of zoonosis; parasitic immunology; anti-parasitic drugs; anti-parasitic vaccines; immunomodulators for parasitic infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advancements in Veterinary Laparoscopic Surgery: Techniques, Applications, and Outcomes submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: laparoscopic surgery; minimally invasive techniques; perioperative management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Sustainable Poultry Production: Physiology and Nutrition (Second Edition) submission deadline 31 Dec 2024 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; sustainability; physiology; nutrition; feed additives; microalgae; agricultural byproducts
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Feeding Strategies and Diet Formulation of Horses submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3435 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Role of Trace Element in Animal Health and Metabolic: Second Edition submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2280 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace elements; forage; animal nutrition; animal physiology; trace elements toxicity; biological processes; trace elements accumulation; animal health; human health; trace element deficiencies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
The Application of Probiotics for Sustainable Aquaculture
edited by Antonio Luna-González
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; probiotics; microorganisms; antibiotics; water quality; immune response; growth
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
African Swine Fever Virus Transmission and Control: The Role of Wild and Domestic Suids—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 741 | Submission Open
Keywords: ASF; ASFV; transmission pathways; risk factors; pathogenesis; host immune responses; molecular epidemiology; novel mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Technological Applications in Farm Animal Reproduction submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 288 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Infections and Diarrhea of Enteric Coronaviruses in Pigs
edited by , Yanrong Zhou and Longjun Guo
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: PEDV; PDCoV; TGEV; SADS-CoV; virus– host interaction; pathogenesis; immunity; antiviral strategies; evolution; viral replication
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Microbiome, Immune and Intestinal Health in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; immune; intestinal health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Animal Vectors of Emerging Disease—Latest Insights into Epidemiology and Ecology
edited by Leonor Camacho-Sillero and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: one health; epidemiology; pathogen transmission; animal vectors; infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Genomic Prediction in Livestock
edited by Yiren Gu
submission deadline 15 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomic prediction; livestock; economic traits; omics; multi-trait genomic prediction; GWAS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Potential Role of Antioxidants and Advanced Management Strategies to Improve Animal Production, Reproduction, Health, and Welfare submission deadline 30 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; animal feeding; animal production; management; environmental stresses; antioxidants; free radicals; One Health; product quality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Management of Wildlife, Exotic and Zoo Animals Disease submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 14 articles | Viewed by 15347 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife; exotic zoological animals; diagnosis; therapeutic; conservation; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Advances in Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Equine Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5232 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine gastroenterology; equine gastric ulcer syndrome; equine pharmacology; equine infectious diseases; equine inflammatory bowel disease; equine neonatology; equine endoscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Innovative Methods to Reduce Predation and Achieve Coexistence between Predators and Prey
edited by Jorge Tobajas
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological conservation; wildlife management; coexistence conservation; predation control; non-lethal methods; predator– prey relationships; chemical camouflage; conditioned taste aversion; animal pre-conditioning; aversive conditioning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Waterbird Ecology and Conservation from Freshwater Marshes to Open Seas
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 177 | Submission Open
Keywords: waterbird ecology; conservation; freshwater marshes; marine habitats; rivers; life strategies; spatial modeling; population viability analysis; ecosystem protection; threat identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)
Poultry Nutrition and Management
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; nutrition and management; multi-omics; antibiotic replacements; metabolism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Heat Stress in Farm Animals: The Impacts of Climate Change on Animal Comfort Conditions
edited by , José de Brito Lourenço-Júnior and Jamile Andréa Rodrigues da Silva
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; heat stress; cattle; buffalo; small ruminants; animal physiology; animal behavior; sustainability
Advancements and Trends in Transcriptomics Research on Livestock Parasites
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2025 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; livestock; transcriptomics; invasion; development; host– parasite interactions; drug target
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Saliva and Blood Markers in Animal Welfare and Health Monitoring
edited by and Maria Martín-Cuervo
submission deadline 10 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1421 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; saliva; serum; blood; health status; welfare; stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Pathogens in the Wildlife–Livestock–Human Interface
edited by , Paola Galluzzo and
submission deadline 12 Feb 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3605 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogens; environment; wildlife; vector livestock; human parasite; virus bacteria; One Health; eco-systems interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Evaluation of the Use of Antimicrobial Intravenous Limb Perfusion to Treat Septic Digital Lesions in Cattle: Why and How to Reduce the Use of These Drugs in Systemic and Local Therapy
edited by , , Carlo Maria Mortellaro and
submission deadline 12 Feb 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1872 | Submission Open
Keywords: interdigital phlegmon; deep digital septic condition; cattle; intravenous regional limb perfusion; antibiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Thermoregulatory and Physiological Adaptations of Reptiles and Amphibians to Changing Environments
edited by
submission deadline 20 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: thermal biology; metabolism; adaptation; climate change; ecology; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Herpetology)
Fish Nutrition, Physiology and Management submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4937 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish; aquaculture; production; physiology; sustainable production
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity of Nanoparticles in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: nanoparticles; nanotoxicology; cytotoxicity; developmental toxicity; reproductive toxicity; acute toxicity; subchronic toxicity; chronic toxicity; toxic mechanism
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Probiotic Effects in Fish and Crustaceans submission deadline 28 Feb 2025 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunostimulants; pathogen inhibition; metabolism modulation; feed digestion improvement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Genetics, Breeding, and Farming of Aquatic Animals
edited by Min Tao, and Qizhi Liu
submission deadline 1 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic animals; genetics and breeding; breeding biotechnology; germplasm resource protection; germplasm utilization; growth and reproduction; healthy farming; disease resistance; animal nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Anaphylaxis and Allergy in Animals
edited by Alba Pablos-Tanarro and Leticia Pérez-Rodríguez
submission deadline 1 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: atopic dermatitis; food allergy; domestic animals; anaphylaxis; allergen; sensitization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Sentinel Species and Environmental Pollutants Exposure in Animal Health
edited by Clara Naccari and Ernesto Palma
submission deadline 15 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: sentinel species; bio-indicators; inorganic and organic contaminats; environmental pollution; animals health status
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Factors Affecting Fattened Ewe and Lamb Performance, Carcass Conformation, Meat Quality, and Flavor
edited by and
submission deadline 21 Mar 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open
Keywords: sheep; flavor precursors; meat quality; management; genetics; feed
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Effect of Farming Systems on Growth Performances and Meat Traits of Farm Animals
edited by Mariane Beline, Daniel Silva Antonelo and Juan Fernando Morales Gómez
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2917 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal growth; animal production; growth performance; management practices; meat quality; production systems; rearing systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Advances in Canine and Feline Nephrology and Urology
edited by Joseph Bartges
submission deadline 31 Mar 2025 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animals; nephrology; urology; urinary tract disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Exploring Equine Genetics: Quantitative, Molecular, and Genomic Insights submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine populations; population structure; genetic diversity; quantitative analysis; genomics; molecular analysis; breeding programs; population health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)
Exploring Advanced Techniques in Radiography and Ultrasonography in Veterinary Medicine
edited by , Filippo Spadola and
submission deadline 1 May 2025 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic techniques; radiography; ultrasonography; veterinary medicine; imaging technology; diagnostic accuracy; exotic animals; multiparametric imaging; contrast enhancement; elastography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Neuroendocrine Responses to Environmental Challenges: Exploring Brain–Stress Interactions in Aquatic Species
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2025 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: neuroendocrinology; aquatic species; brain– stress interactions; environmental adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Gamete and Stem Cell Vitrification in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open
Keywords: vitrification; sperm; oocyte; embryo; stem cells
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Organic Livestock Farming: New Trends, Health and Welfare Issues submission deadline 12 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1946 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic livestock farming; welfare; zoonoses; parasites; bacteria; viruses; consumer
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