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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Dirofilariosis and Angiostrongylosis in Animals and Humans: A Global Challenge submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1101 | Submission Open
Keywords: dirofilaria; angiostrongylus; zoonosis; one health
Water Buffalo Welfare, Strategies to Improve Health, Behavior, Productivity, and Food Quality and Safety
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 16 articles | Viewed by 17211 | Submission Open
Keywords: water buffalo; Bubalus bubalis; meat quality; welfare; behavior; health; food quality; food safety; productivity  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Parasite Epidemiology and Molecules Identification in Wild and Domestic Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 11 articles | Viewed by 15569 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; molecule identification; nematode; cestode; trematode; arthropod; wild animals; domestic animals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Innovations in Aquaculture Sustainability and Endangered Aquatic Species Conservation: Advances in Reproduction, New Aquafeed Formulations, Sustainable Farming Systems, Emerging Contaminants, and Waste Treatment and Revalorization
edited by Matteo Zarantoniello and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11521 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; aquafeeds; contaminants; farming systems; wastes treatment; microplastics; sustainability; wild aquatic species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Assessing the Environmental Adaptation of Wildlife and Production Animals: Applications of Physiological Indices and Welfare Assessment Tools (Volume II)
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9946 | Submission Open
Keywords: welfare; physiology; immune function; metabolism; behavior; fitness; body condition; reproduction; health; survival; zoos; farms; rescue and rehabilitation; veterinary assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Reproduction and Development in Fish: Solving Bottlenecks in Modern Aquaculture submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7557 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproduction; aquaculture; gametes quality; physiology applied to aquaculture; broodstock nutrition; embryogenesis; larviculture; eggs and larvae; morphophysiological; breeding programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Cattle
edited by and Ferenc Szabó
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 6564 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle genetics; carcass cutability; carcass quality traits; accurate grading technology; finishing diet; alternative production system; tenderness; marbling; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Pasture-Associated Poisoning in Grazing Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6482 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; horses; ruminants; plants; poisoning; toxic/toxicity; diagnosis; physiopathology; therapy; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Advances in Diagnostic and Treatment Methods for Equine Gastrointestinal Diseases submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4432 | 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)
Feed Additives and Micronutrients on Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Immunity, Oxidative Stress, and Gut Health of Pigs and Sows — 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4278 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; sows; feed additives; minerals; vitamins; immunity; oxidative stress; gut health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Leishmania Infection in Animals submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3764 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; cat; diagnostic techniques; dog; epidemiology; exotic pet; Leishmania; preventive measures; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Stomatology of Companion Animals
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3414 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral health; surgery; oral cavity tumours; prevention; periodontal diseases; gingivitis; stomatitis; hyperplastic lesions; dentistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)
Recent Progress in Large Animal Cardiology and Electrocardiography submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3260 | Submission Open
Keywords: cardiology; heart; arrhythmia; atrial fibrillation; electrocardiography; echocardiography; exercise; disease; athlete
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Bats of Europe: Current Research on Diversity, Ecology and Conservation Needs
edited by Péter Estók
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2983 | Submission Open
Keywords: bats; biodiversity; ecology; conservation; bioacoustics; parasites; diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Machine Learning and Statistics Applied to Livestock—Omics Data submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2195 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; big data; genomic; transcriptomic; whole genome sequencing; SNP data; modelling; prediction
Advancing Sustainable Aquaculture: Enhancing Production Methods, Innovating Feeds, Promoting Animal Welfare and Minimizing Environmental Impact submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2195 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional feed additives; fish feed innovation; aquaculture
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Novel Insights into Lipid Metabolism in Aquatic Animals
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1779 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid homeostasis; fatty acid sensing; lipid metabolism disorder; organelle dysfunction; intestinal microbiota; fish welfare; flesh quality; precise nutrition; nutritional intervention; omics technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Management of Wild Boar Populations—Achievements and Problems submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1743 | Submission Open
Keywords: population dynamics; spatial behavior; habitat use; management; epidemiology; hunting regulations; human– wildlife interactions; human– wildlife conflicts; wild pig; genetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Understanding the "Human Dimension" of Animal Health and Welfare
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1519 | Submission Open
Keywords: social science; decision making; behaviour change; knowledge mobilization; social license to operate
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)
Biodiversity of the Chondrichthyan Populations, Their Biological, Taxonomic and Biogeographical Features submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1211 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; marine biogeography; taxonomic checklists; evaluation of wild resources; ecological role
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
Advances in Animal Neuroscience
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1144 | Submission Open
Keywords: brain aging; neuronal cells; glial cells; oxidative stress; animal anatomy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)
Fat Deposition in Ruminants: Efforts of Genetic, Management, and Nutrition
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 928 | Submission Open
Keywords: ruminants; fatty acids; adipogenesis; lipogenesis; adipose; adipocytes; preadipocytes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)
Advances in Equine Oncology: Causes, Molecular Changes, Clinicopathologic and Treatment submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 877 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine; tumor; veterinary oncology; next generation sequencing; genomics; transcriptomics; epigenomics; gene expression; methylation; miRNA; biomarkers; diagnosis; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Slaughterhouses as Sources of Data for Animal Epidemiology
edited by Carla Correia-Gomes and Natascha V. Meunier
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 553 | Submission Open
Keywords: slaughterhouses; data; surveillance; animal health; epidemiology; decision making; food chain; food safety; meat inspection; animal welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Novel Feed Additives and Feeding Systems in Pig Production
edited by Yan Lin
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 357 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig/sow; feed additive; feeding system; growth; reproduction; health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Reducing Antibiotics in Pig Farming – Multilevel Approach submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: pigs; antibiotics; prophylactic ban; antibiotic alternatives; health protection; production efficiency; management; maintenance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Pet Behavioral Medicine, Volume II
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine behavior; feline behavior; anxiety; aggression; house soiling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Ecology of Cave Ecosystems: Investigating Patterns and Processes submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open
Keywords: subterranean habitats; ecology; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Anatomy of Equids: Morphological and Anatomical Aspects of Clinical Studies submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 168 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary medicine; horse; clinical sciences; morphology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)
Molecular Mechanism and Nutritional Regulation in Porcine Diarrhea
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 134 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; nutritional regulation; microbiome; diarrhea; gut health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Effect of Feed Additives/Supplements on the Quality of Animal Products
edited by Iolanda Altomonte
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: milk; meat; nutrients; nutraceuticals; ruminants; equids; feed; environmental impact; byproducts; circular economy; supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)
Ancient and Modern DNA for Diversity and Domestication of Animals
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submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 100 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal domestication; ancient DNA; livestock; genetic diversity; feral populations; selection; adaptation
Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15282 | Submission Open
Keywords: amino acid metabolism; amino acid requirements; amino acid nutrition; amino acid supplements; non-proteinogenic amino acids; taurine; amino acids and immunological status; amino acids and antioxidant status; amino acids and stress response; amino acids and health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)
The Animal Microbiome in Health and Disease
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submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9338 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiome; mycobiome; gut– brain axis; gut health; metagenomics; metabolomics; transcriptomics; host– pathogen interaction; livestock; poultry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Biosecuring Animal Populations
edited by Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 9133 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosecurity; transmission; prevention; PRRSV; ASFV; porcine; avian; herds; flocks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Nutritional Impact of Mycotoxins in Livestock and Poultry and Prevention Strategies submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3645 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal; poultry; feed; fungus; mycotoxin; nutritional impact; gut health; mitigation strategy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Ectoparasites of Livestock and Poultry
edited by Dinesh Erram
submission deadline 1 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: arthropods; ectoparasites; livestock; poultry; companion animals; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)
Application of Data Science in Reproduction of Domestic Animals submission deadline 4 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2240 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; big data; machine learning; sperm; oocyte; embryo; reproductive phenomenon; reproductive behavior  
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Conservation Ecology, Management and Health Protection of European and American Bison
edited by , and Blanka Orłowska
submission deadline 4 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 198 | Submission Open
Keywords: wisent; infectious diseases; bison health protection; human– bison relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Advances in the Pathology and Infectious Diseases of Marine Mammals submission deadline 10 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine mammals; cetacean; pinnipeds; dolphin; pathology; neuropathology; conservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)
Automated Monitoring of Livestock and Poultry with Machine Learning Technology, Volume II
edited by , Ahmad Banakar, Hamed Ahmadi and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2468 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; modelling; precision livestock farming; machine learning; deep learning; metaheuristic optimization; IoT; sensor; computer vision; big data; robotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Recent Advances in Nutrition, Management and Health of Feedlot Cattle and Lambs
edited by Alejandro Plascencia and Richard Avery Zinn
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1455 | Submission Open
Keywords: feedlot cattle; feedlot lambs; ruminants; diet formulation; feeding management; feedlot management systems; alternative feeds; feed additives; environmental stressors; health management; ruminal methane generation mitigation; growth; dietary energy efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)
Environmental DNA as a Tool for the Management and Conservation of Natural Resources
edited by Trinidad Pérez, and Sara Fernández
submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 743 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodiversity; surveillance; monitoring; bioassessment; metabarcoding; macroorganisms; invasive species; endangered species; commercial interest species
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Livestock Housing in Warm Climatic Conditions: Monitoring Impacts and Defining Mitigations Strategies submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open
Keywords: ammonia; greenhouse gases; emissions factor; livestock production; measurement techniques; animal welfare and behaviour; housing management; heat stress; mitigation strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)
Best Management Practices for Breeding Sows and Boars submission deadline 15 Aug 2024 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: theriogenology; pig reproduction; breeding sows; boars; endocrinology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)
Advances in Small Animal Ophthalmic Surgery (Volume II) submission deadline 18 Aug 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5137 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animals' ocular surgery; small animals' ocular imaging; ocular diagnostic tools; anterior segment surgery; eyelids; third eyelid; cornea; cataract; glaucoma; ocular trauma
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)
Surveillance of Microbial and Parasitic Agents in Wildlife
edited by Matheus Nunes Weber and Mariana Soares Da Silva
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 8724 | Submission Open
Keywords: anthropogenic disturbances; wild animals; spillover; virus; bacteria; fungus; parasites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)
Pigs' Health Driven by Welfare and Behaviour
edited by
submission deadline 20 Aug 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8501 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig; welfare; holistic approach; infectious diseases; emotional state
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)
Vulture Ecology and Conservation
edited by
submission deadline 23 Aug 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 9947 | Submission Open
Keywords: ecology; conservation; human– wildlife conflicts; ecosystem services; ecological modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)
Chemical Senses in Vertebrates submission deadline 24 Aug 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4590 | Submission Open
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