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.
Editorial Board
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Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Sex Determination in Ectothermic Vertebrates (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Sustainable Animal Breeding for the Green Transition (Deadline: 20 December 2024)
- Genetic Analysis of Important Traits in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Advances in the Cytogenetics of Livestock (Deadline: 31 December 2024)
- Genetics and Genomics of Small Ruminants Prolificacy (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Advancements and Trends in Transcriptomics Research on Livestock Parasites (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Genetics and Breeding in Ruminants (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Genetics, Breeding, and Farming of Aquatic Animals (Deadline: 1 March 2025)
- Genomics for Camelid Biodiversity Management and Conservation (Deadline: 20 March 2025)
- Transcriptomics in Livestock: Unveiling Genetic Insights for Enhanced Productivity and Health (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Special Issue Conference on the 25th International Colloquium on Animal Cytogenetics and Genomics, Naples June 26–29, 2024 (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Exploring Equine Genetics: Quantitative, Molecular, and Genomic Insights (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Advances in Research on Functional Genes and Economic Traits in Fish (Deadline: 12 May 2025)
- Advances in Omics to Enhance Livestock Production (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Behavioral and Cognitive Genomics in Animals (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Technological and Statistical Advances in Breeding and Genetics of Sheep and Goat (Deadline: 1 June 2025)
- Genetic Improvement in Pigs (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Genetics and Genomics of Livestock Health, Fertility and Product Quality: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 June 2025)
- Genetic Research for Improving Livestock Heat Stress Resistance (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Advances in Animal Chromosomal Instability (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- The Role of Genetics and Breeding in Livestock Management (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Advances in Cattle Genetics and Breeding (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Genomics, Microbiomics and Stable Isotope Ecology of Modern and Extinct Ungulates (Deadline: 1 July 2025)
- Livestock Omics (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances in Cattle Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
- Applications of Quantitative Genetics in Livestock Production
- Genetic Diversity in Livestock and Companion Animals
- Genomics, Transcriptomics, and Computational Biology for Biodiversity Studies and Quality-Related Traits Selection in Livestock (Closed)
