Animal Genetics and Genomics
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
Animals (ISSN 2076-2615) is an international peer-reviewed open access journal devoted entirely to animals, including zoology and veterinary sciences, published semimonthly online by MDPI. The subsection of Animal Genetics and Genomics focuses on the genetic improvement of economically important domesticated animals and the conservation of genetic resources in domesticated and wild animal populations.
In-depth, original articles and systematic reviews concerning a wide range of animal genetics topics, including those focusing on population genetics, quantitative genetics, conservation genetics, immunogenetics, genomics, epigenomics, and microbial genetics are welcome. Potential topics also include bioinformatics, functional genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics. Modern genetics encompasses both population and molecular genetics, as well as metagenomics. Holistically understanding the contributions of all these aspects of genetics is crucial as we strive to efficiently produce animal protein to feed an ever-increasing world population in an environmentally sustainable and humane manner.
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Application of Gene Editing Technology in Animal Husbandry (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- Molecular Mechanisms of Biodiversity, Adaptation and Evolution in Livestock (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Cattle Genetics and Breeding (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Genetic Research for Improving Livestock Heat Stress Resistance (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in Genetic Improvement of Aquacultural Species (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Livestock and Poultry Genetics and Breeding Management (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advances in the Cytogenetics of Livestock (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Animal Disease Control: Genetics and Nutrigenomic Approach and Perspective (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Genome Editing Technologies: Improving Aquaculture Through Genetic Research (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Vertebrate Cytogenomics: Insights into Genome and Chromosome Evolution (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Genetic Evaluation for Economically Relevant Traits in Small Ruminants (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Omics in Economic Aquatic Animals: Second Edition (Deadline: 5 August 2026)
- The Role of Genetics and Breeding in Livestock Management: Second Edition (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Animal Transgene and Gene Editing Technologies: Applications and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 30 August 2026)
- Molecular Mechanism of Lipid Metabolism in Ruminants (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Genomic Conservation of Local Ruminant Breeds (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Livestock Breeding: From DNA Sequencing to Selection Techniques (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Genetic Diversity and Conservation of Local Poultry Breeds (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Livestock Genetic Evaluation and Selection (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Livestock Omics (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Genetic Basis and Breeding for Improving Economic Traits in Crustacean (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- Deciphering the Molecular Architecture of Complex Traits in Livestock and Poultry via Integrative Multi-Omics (Deadline: 15 September 2026)
- From Functional Genes to Precision Breeding: Advances in Sheep and Goat Genetics (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Advances in Genetic Variability and Selection of Equines (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Genetic Selection and Breeding for Improved Traits in Aquaculture Animals (Deadline: 20 October 2026)
- Advances in Canine Disease Genetics (Deadline: 26 October 2026)
- Genetic Basis of Complex Traits and Breeding Innovation in Pigs (Deadline: 30 October 2026)
- Polygene and Polyprotein Research on Reproductive Traits of Livestock (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in Research on Functional Genes and Economic Traits in Fish (Deadline: 13 November 2026)
- Epigenetic Signatures in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Genome Sequencing Technologies Applied in Animal Virology (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- New Technology Applications and Developments for Breeding Healthy and Resilient Animals: Precision Livestock Farming, Genomics and Their Interaction—Contributions to the Sustainable Management of the Livestock Sector: Second Edition (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Mitochondrial Markers in Aquatic Animals: Evolution, Adaptation, and Conservation (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Genetics and Genomics of Livestock Health, Fertility and Product Quality: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Functional Genomics and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Livestock Economic Traits (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Advances in Genetic and Genomic Technologies for Cattle Breeding (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Livestock Breeding and Sustainable Agriculture (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Influences of the Miocene, Pliocene and Pleistocene on the Genetic and Paleontological Diversification of Fauna in the World (Deadline: 1 April 2027)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
