Genetic Analysis of Important Traits in Domestic Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Domestic animals, including livestock, companion animals, and agricultural species, have been selectively bred for centuries to enhance their desirable traits, such as productivity, disease resistance, and temperament. The genetic analysis of these important traits plays a crucial role in understanding the underlying genetic mechanisms and developing targeted breeding strategies to improve animal health, welfare, and performance.

Advancements in genomic technologies, such as high-throughput sequencing and genotyping platforms, have revolutionized the field of genetic analysis in domestic animals. These technologies enable researchers to efficiently analyze large-scale genomic data and identify the genetic variants associated with specific traits. Additionally, the integration of multi-omics data, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, provides a comprehensive understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying these traits.

The genetic analysis of important traits in domestic animals has wide-ranging implications for various sectors. In livestock production, genetic analysis can help improve traits related to meat and milk production, feed efficiency, and disease resistance, leading to more sustainable and efficient animal agriculture. In companion animals, genetic analyses can contribute to the identification of genetic markers associated with breed-specific diseases, behavior traits, and overall health.

Call to publish in a Special Issue:

We invite researchers and scientists working in the field of genetic analysis of any important traits in domestic animals to contribute their original research articles, reviews, and perspectives to a Special Issue on "Genetic Analysis of Important Traits in Domestic Animals." This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements in genetic analysis methods, novel findings on the genetic basis of important traits, and their implications for animal breeding, health, and welfare.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Identification and characterization of genetic variants associated with important traits in domestic animals, including livestock, companion animals, and agricultural species.
2. Genomic selection and marker-assisted breeding strategies for improving important traits in domestic animal populations.
3. Functional genomics approaches to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying important traits.
4. Integration of multi-omics data to gain a comprehensive understanding of the genetic architecture of important traits.
5. Genomic technologies and bioinformatics tools for efficient analysis of large-scale genomic data in domestic animals.
6. Ethical considerations and societal implications of genetic analyses in domestic animals.

We encourage researchers from diverse disciplines, including genetics, genomics, animal science, veterinary medicine, and agriculture, to contribute their expertise and insights to this Special Issue. By bringing together cutting-edge research on the genetic analysis of important traits in domestic animals, we aim to foster collaborations, exchange knowledge, and accelerate the development of innovative breeding strategies for sustainable animal production and welfare.

Submission guidelines:

- Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Animals journal's guidelines for authors.

- All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure the scientific rigor and quality of the published articles.

- The deadline for manuscript submission is December 31, 2024.

- Authors should indicate their interest in the Special Issue “Genetic Analysis of Important Traits in Domestic Animals” during the submission process.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and sharing the latest advancements in the genetic analysis of important traits in domestic animals with the scientific community. Together, we will pave the way for a more productive, sustainable, and welfare-conscious future in animal breeding and production.

Dr. Sunday Peters
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• genetic variants
• important traits
• genetic analysis
• genomic selection
• breeding strategies
• multi-omics
• bioinformatics