Pigs
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Pigs section of the journal Animals is dedicated to the in-depth study of a diverse range of research areas involving pigs, otherwise known as swine. This specialized section provides a crucial platform for researchers to share their discoveries and advancements in the area of pig biology.
Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, the Pigs section invites submissions that explore various aspects of pig biology, including nutrition, physiology, endocrinology, behavior, genetics, embryology, and the utilization of assisted reproductive technologies in pigs.
Original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers are welcomed, with the goal of expanding the knowledge base and fostering progress in pig research.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Better Fattening Performance, Better Pig Meat Quality (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Gastrointestinal Tract Health in Pigs—2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Infections and Diarrhea of Enteric Coronaviruses in Pigs (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Innovative Uses of Trace Elements and Plant-Derived Bioactive Additives in Swine Nutrition (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Impact of Diet Nutritional Quality on Swine Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Impact of Genetics and Feeding on Growth Performance of Pigs (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Advances in Swine Housing, Health and Welfare (Deadline: 30 August 2025)
- Maternal Nutrition and Neonatal Development of Pigs (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Amino Acid Nutrition for Swine Production (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Pig Castration: Strategies, Animal Welfare and Pork Quality (Deadline: 1 September 2025)
- Molecular Mechanism and Nutritional Regulation in Porcine Diarrhea (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Insights into Viral Pathogens of Swine: Surveillance and Control Trends (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Studies of Swine Coronavirus (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- New Perspectives in Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV)—Second Edition (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Nutritional Regulation for Optimal Lipid Metabolism: Ensuring Sow Reproductive Capacity (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- African Swine Fever Virus Transmission and Control: The Role of Wild and Domestic Suids—2nd Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Pig Reproductive Endocrinology (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Advances in Pig Microbiome: Gut Influences and Beyond (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
