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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Diagnostic Imaging in Equine Lameness Diagnosis—Where Are We in 2024?
edited by and Myra F. Barrett
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5016 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultrasound; radiography; comparative imaging; magnetic resonance imaging; computed tomography; scintigraphy; positron emission tomography
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
In Vitro and In Vivo Digestibility Studies in Ruminants submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4263 | Submission Open
Keywords: gas production technique; Rusitec; in situ; respiration chambers and metabolic cages
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Infectious Diseases, Pathology and Immunology in Rabbits
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 698 | Submission Open
Keywords: rabbits; infectious diseases; epidemiology; immunology; diagnostic tools; vaccines; antibiotic resistance; alternative methods for infectious diseases control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Mammal Evolution Explained through Molecular and Morphological Data
edited by Claudio Gustavo Ustavo Barbeito, Phelipe Favaron and
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 216 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolution; evo– devo; comparative anatomy; molecular biology; adaptation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Insect Diversity and Biology
edited by Pavel B. Klimov
submission deadline 10 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 95 | Submission Open
Keywords: phylogenetics; systematics; evolution and co-evolution; biodiversity; ecology; host associations; role of mites in agriculture and medicine
Cancer Immunotherapy Research in Veterinary Medicine submission deadline 14 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1809 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; immunobiomarkers; immunotherapy; immune signal pathways; immune system; veterinary oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Parasites and Parasitic Diseases in Small Animals submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9275 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; phylogeny; taxonomy; epidemiology; zoonosis; small animals; diagnosis; pathogenesis; vaccination; parasitic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Second Edition of Stress Management in Poultry submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7827 | Submission Open
Keywords: poultry; stress; inflammation; oxidative stress; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing in Veterinary Clinical Microbiology submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3142 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobials; veterinary; clinical microbiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Canine and Feline Endocrinology: Research Progress and Challenges
edited by Rodolfo Oliveira Leal and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2277 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine endocrine diseases; feline endocrine diseases; thyroid gland; parathyroid gland; adrenal glands; pancreas; insulin; continuous glucose monitoring systems; pituitary; endocrine tumors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
The Role of Alimentary Factors Used in Animal Diets on Gut Microbiota and Immune Regulation submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2202 | Submission Open
Keywords: alimentary factors; feed additives; alternative feed materials; animal health; gut microbiota modulation; immunological and physiological response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
The Innate Immune Responses of Fish to Infectious Diseases
edited by and Adef Kordon
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1373 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish immunology; fish innate immunity; host defense; trained immunity; phagocytosis; cytotoxicity; innate lymphoid cells; TLR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Wild and Domestic Animal Hemoparasites
edited by Grzegorz Karbowiak
submission deadline 15 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: hemoparasite; vector-borne pathogens; biodiversity; pathology; immunology; global changes; thematically similar issues
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Advances in Wildlife and Exotic Animals Anatomy submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 22 articles | Viewed by 49379 | Submission Open
Keywords: wild animals; exotic pets; gross anatomy; microscopic anatomy; image-based anatomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Advances in Equine Respiratory Disease: Severe Equine Asthma Syndrome submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 13317 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; asthma; lung; inflammation; chronic; diagnosis; therapy; genetic; immunology; respiratory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Effects of Environmental Factors on Animal Performance: A Focus on the Occurrence of Genotype–Environment Interaction and Epigenetic Effects submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1538 | Submission Open
Keywords: adaptation; epigenetics; genotype by environment interaction; geographic location; management practices; nutritional constraints; quantitative genomics; resilience; thermal stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Infectious Diseases on Livestock Reproduction
edited by
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1334 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproduction; abortion; infection; infertility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Genetics and Genomics to Enhance the Welfare, Production Efficiency, and Disease Resistance of Farmed Fish and Shellfish Species
edited by Robert Mukiibi and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture genomics; disease genomics; genome-wide association studies; genomic prediction; aquaculture breeding; population genomics; transcriptomics; epigenetics; fish and shellfish
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Conservation and Evolution Biology of Endangered Animals
edited by Xiuyue Zhang and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 39432 | Submission Open
Keywords: endangered animals; conservation; evolution
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Ruminant Welfare Assessment
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7713 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Nutrient Utilization, Requirements and Nutrigenomics in Sheep and Goats
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4166 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; nutrient requirements; sheep; goats; nutrigenomics; utilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)
Advances in Functional Diets and Culture Conditions in Fish: Applications in Aquaculture
edited by M.Angeles Gallardo Romero and
submission deadline 28 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2427 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquafeeds; bioactive compounds; feeding strategies; fish farming conditions; fish nutrition; fish sustained swimming; fish welfare; prebiotics and probiotics; sustainability; value-added industrial waste
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Veterinary Parasitology: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 23 articles | Viewed by 31601 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; parasitic disease; epidemiological investigations; meta-analysis; drug treatment; strategies for control and prevention; social burden and economic losses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Joint Diseases in Dogs and Cats
edited by , and Filippo Maria Martini
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 15 articles | Viewed by 26357 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; joint; osteoarthrosis; osteoarthritis; orthopedic disease; lameness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Management of Stress Impact on Domestic Animals Physiology and Welfare submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 18615 | Submission Open
Keywords: stress; domestic animals physiology; stress biomarkers; antioxidants; management; performance; welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
The Role of Trace Minerals in Livestock and Poultry Production submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12318 | Submission Open
Keywords: trace minerals; animal and poultry production; physiology; nutrition; immunological response and environmental ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Antimicrobial Usage Monitoring Systems and Stewardship of Antimicrobials in Animal Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10112 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic use; antimicrobials; antimicrobial resistance; livestock; pets; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Emotional Contagion in Animals
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10054 | Submission Open
Keywords: affective science; arousal; collective behavior; empathy; mimicry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)
Recent Progress in Anatomy and Pathology of Marine Mammals submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9765 | Submission Open
Keywords: anatomy; pathology; marine mammals; cetacean; dolphin; whale; conservation; one-health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Infectious Diseases in Animals: Community Ecology and Pathogen Dynamics
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9419 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Equine Upper Respiratory Tract Dynamics submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8038 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; equine upper respiratory tract; equine upper respiratory tract functional limitations; equine upper respiratory tract dynamic dysfunctions; equine ridden head position; welfare of the sport horse
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Exploring the Antimicrobial Resistance Phenomenon in Wildlife: The Need for a Holistic Perspective for Global Health submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7560 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial-resistant genes; antimicrobial-resistant bacteria; wildlife; human– wildlife interface; microbiota community; metagenomics; qPCR; resistome; next-generation sequencing (NGS); multidrug resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology for Wildlife submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6085 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Problems of Veterinary Education, Science and Profession
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6012 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary education; continuing education; stress; conflict; professional burnout; veterinary expertise; veterinary inspection; food and animal law; animal advocacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Policy, Politics and Law)
Nutrition and Reproduction Relationships in Animals submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5824 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; reproduction; production; domestic animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
The Application and Mechanism of Probiotics or Postbiotics on Improving Animal Gut Health
edited by Yanping Wu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5690 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; postbiotics; animal gut health; nutritional effects; disease prevention; mucosal barrier modulation; immunomodulating activity; antioxidant property; antibacterial activity; gut microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine: Impact on Animal Health and Welfare
edited by , and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5588 | Submission Open
Keywords: evidence-based veterinary medicine; clinical veterinary medicine; clinical reasoning; improvement of clinical care
Plant Extracts as Feed Additives in Animal Nutrition and Health submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5420 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant extracts; phytogenic feed additive; phytoextracts; animal health; performance; livestock; aquaculture; antioxidant; anti-inflammatory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Advances in Equine Genetics and Breeding submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4485 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
The Junction between Ruminants' Health Status and Quality of Animal Products submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4456 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant; health; quality; product
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Recent Progress and Diagnostic Innovations in Veterinary Neuropathology: In Dedication to Professor Martí Pumarola on the Occasion of His Retirement submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3568 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animals; comparative neuropathology; degenerative disease; digital pathology; histopathology; immune-mediated; immunohistochemistry; large animals; molecular neuropathology; neuromuscular; neoplasia; nervous system
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Comparative Neuroanatomy and Neurobiology in Animals submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3547 | Submission Open
Keywords: evolution; brain; neuron; glia; disorders; diseases; cognition; biophysics; neurophysiology; neurochemistry
Advances in Nutritional Manipulation of Rumen Fermentation
edited by Lizhi Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3178 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminant; nutritional manipulation; ruminal microbiota; rumen fermentation; rumen bloat; rumen acidosis; methane emission; rumen degradation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
The Role of Chemical Signals in Animal Reproduction, Behavior and Communication submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3076 | Submission Open
Keywords: semiochemicals/ pheromones/interomones/chemical signatures; sources of pheromones; chemical signals detection/organs/receptors; olfactory system/vomeronasal system/septal organ (SO) of Masera/Grü neberg ganglion (GG); brain activity visualization/PET/fMRI; reproductive behavior/endocrinology; scent marking; volatile and nonvolatile signals; GC-MS/LC-MS; genomic/transcriptomic/proteomic/metabolomic; microbiota; welfare; disease detection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Nutrition, Gut Microbiome and Health in Dogs and Cats
edited by , Ching-Yen Lin, Júlia Guazzelli Pezzali, and Jirayu Tanprasertsuk
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2995 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; companion animal; gut microbiome; nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Intervention Strategies to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2802 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytochemicals; probiotics; prebiotics; organic acids anti-microbial peptides; Salmonella; Campylobacter; natural feed additives; diet; poultry; microbiome; metagenomics; toxins; antibiotic resistance; phage therapy; poultry health; vaccines; immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
The Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Wildlife—Second Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2190 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife epidemiology; vector-borne diseases; zoonotic transmission; emerging infectious diseases; diagnostic strategies; surveillance and monitoring; climate change impact; wildlife health; prophylactic measures; wildlife– human interface; zoonotic potential
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Recent Advances in Probiotics Application on Animal Health
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; animal health; microbiota; immune system; quorum sensing; gut; host signaling; productivity; health biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Research Advances in Pig Reproduction
edited by , Grzegorz Panasiewicz and Aleksandra Kurzyńska
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1968 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; reproduction; advanced technologies; reproductive tract; artificial reproductive techniques; sow; boar; omics techniques; bioengineering
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Genetic Diversity, Innovative Utilization and Microbiome Profile of Local Pig Breeds submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1769 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; local breeds; genetic improvement; genomics selection; QTL; pig production; microbiome; traceability; typical product; conservation; biodiversity; food safety; gene annotation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
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