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Beef Cattle Production and Management

edited by

Juliana Ranches

and

Alice P. Brandao

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 16 articles | Viewed by 24319 | Submission Open

Keywords: beef cattle; efficiency; environment; global; practices; production; management; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Lactation Physiology and Milk Quality of Small Ruminants

edited by

Ana Isabel Garzón

Javier Caballero-Villalobos

and

Elena Angón

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8094 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy; small ruminants; udder health; milk technological properties; predictive models; coagulation efficiency; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Small Ruminants)

Adapting Novel Nutritional Practices to Enhance Product Quality and Environmental Sustainability in Ruminant Livestock Sector

edited by

Ilias Giannenas

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5635 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal nutrition; bioactive compounds; high-quality animal products; environmental burdens; green-house gas emissions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

New Nutrition Strategies: Prenatal and Postnatal Growth in Livestock Animals

edited by Héctor O. Orozco-Gregorio and

Patricia Roldán-Santiago

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3224 | Submission Open

Keywords: growth; nutrition; livestock; pregnancy; diet; performance; metabolism; technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

On-Farm Factors Affecting Organoleptic Properties and Sensory Evaluation of Meat

edited by

Noemí Echegaray

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1992 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory quality; acceptability; preference studies; hedonic assessment; consumer; reformulated foods; healthy meat products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Products)

Effects of Feed Ingredients on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics in Animals—Second Edition

edited by

Małgorzata Świątkiewicz

and

Eugeniusz Ryszard Grela

submission deadline 15 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal nutrition; feed ingredients; feed additives; feed quality; growth performance; carcass traits; meat quality

Feed Additives in Pig Feeding: 2nd Edition

edited by

Małgorzata Kasprowicz-Potocka

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16008 | Submission Open

Keywords: pigs; intensive production; feed additives; pollutants reduction; gas emission

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Companion Animals’ Molecular Oncology

edited by

María Dolores Llobat Bordes

and

Pablo Jesús Marín-García

submission deadline 20 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5926 | Submission Open

Keywords: molecular mechanisms; veterinary oncology; treatments; genetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Livestock Reproduction: Reproductive Technologies in Animal Science

edited by

Levente Kovács

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14600 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive technologies; in vitro fertilization; genomic selection; oocytes; MOET; ovum-pick-up; animal welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Second Edition: Loco-Regional Anaesthesia in Veterinary Medicine

edited by

Hamaseh Tayari

and

Angela Briganti

submission deadline 25 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4815 | Submission Open

Keywords: dog; cat; large animal; non-conventional pet; local anaesthetic; ultrasound; needle; adjuvant; nerve blocks; regional anaesthesia; perineural catheter

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Improving Sustainability of Ruminant Agriculture: New Strategies and Tools

edited by

Francesco Serrapica

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16602 | Submission Open

Keywords: ruminants; environmental footprint; sustainable agriculture; production efficiency; nutrients utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)

Advances in Image-Guided Veterinary Surgery

edited by

Antonello Bufalari

Andrea Corda

and

Domenico Caivano

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 16096 | Submission Open

Keywords: medical imaging; surgery; minimally invasive surgery; interventional procedure; intraoperative imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Nutrients and Feed Additives in Ruminants

edited by

Uchenna Y. Anele

and

Lydia K. Olagunju

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 10 articles | Viewed by 10555 | Submission Open

Keywords: cattle; feed additives; feed evaluation; goat; greenhouse gases; gut health; nutrient metabolism; sheep; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Comparative Oncology in Animals: Advancements in Diagnostics and Treatment

edited by

Joanna Mucha

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 976 | Submission Open

Keywords: comparative oncology; veterinary oncology; novel oncotherapies; cancer; translational medicine

Genetics and Breeding of Wild and Domestic Felines

edited by

Gang Li

and Shujin Luo

submission deadline 30 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: wild felines; domestic cats; genetic diversity; population structure; genetic diseases; breed characteristics; selective breeding; conservation; genetics; breeding

Recent Advances in Animals Anesthesia, Analgesia and Pain Management during Gonadectomy

edited by

Nicolo Columbano

and Alberto Maria Crovace

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 13 articles | Viewed by 19484 | Submission Open

Keywords: anesthesia; analgesia; pain; pain management; nociception; gonadectomy; ovariectomy; ovariohysterectomy; orchiectomy; small animals; large animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Challenges in Poultry Production Systems and Nutritional Interventions

edited by

Janghan Choi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 19079 | Submission Open

Keywords: Eimeria infection; bacterial infection; heat stress; foot pad dermatitis; gut health; meat quality; poultry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Enhancing Sustainable Poultry Production: Innovations in Management and Nutrition

edited by

Vassilios Dotas

and

George K. Symeon

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13092 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry production; nutritional strategies; sustainability; animal welfare; environmental impact; alternative protein sources; feed additives; gut microbiota; thermal stress; poultry meat and egg quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Fish Immunology and Vaccination

edited by

Prabhugouda Siriyappagouder

Omkar Byadgi

Tharabenahalli Nagaraju Vinay

and Ruth Montero

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9356 | Submission Open

Keywords: fish immunology; vaccines; immunity; novel treatments; antibody

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Disease Epidemiology in Farm Animal Production

edited by

Gianmarco Ferrara

and

Serena Montagnaro

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 8 articles | Viewed by 9278 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary epidemiology; infectious disease surveillance; prevention and control of pathogens of veterinary interest; emerging infectious diseases in livestock; re-emerging infectious diseases in livestock

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Advances in Camelid Reproduction

edited by

Davide Monaco

Monica Probo

and

Aliai Lanci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9149 | Submission Open

Keywords: camelids; genital system; reproductive management; ultrasonography; assisted reproductive technologies; infertility; genital diseases; ovarian activity; male reproduction; neonatology; diagnostics; infectious diseases; calf management and diseases; precision livestock farming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Novel Technology in Poultry Production and Nutrition: Role in Disease Prevention, Performance and Welfare Improvement and Sustainability

edited by

Vasilios Tsiouris

, Georgios C. Papadopoulos,

Ilias Giannenas

and

Paschalis Fortomaris

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8358 | Submission Open

Keywords: broiler; layer; breeder; health; welfare; feed technology; management technology; poultry pathogens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Advances in Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Genetics and Genomics

edited by

Francesca Ciotola

Vincenzo Peretti

and

Sara Albarella

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6663 | Submission Open

Keywords: buffalo (Bubalus bubalis); genomics; genetic improvement; production quality; reproduction; fertility; health; welfare; environmental sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Wildlife Genetic Diversity

edited by

Heliodor Wierzbicki

Magdalena Moska

and

Anna Rząsa

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6254 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetic diversity; climate change; habitat loss; habitat fragmentation; endangered species; biodiversity; conservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Ecology and Conservation of Large Carnivores

edited by Erik R. Olson and Stephanie Dolrenry

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6201 | Submission Open

Keywords: large carnivores; mammalian; Carnivora; ecology; conservation; global human– carnivore coexistence; carnivore adaptation to the Anthropocene; behavior; human attitudes; population assessment; habitat connectivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)

Infection and Immunity Response Mechanism of Coronavirus in Animals

edited by

Fei Liu

Honglei Zhang

Yangyang Li

and Yanke Shan

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5617 | Submission Open

Keywords: coronavirus; infection; immunity; anti-virus; vaccines; mechanism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Amino Acid Nutrition in Poultry

edited by

Csaba Szabó

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5493 | Submission Open

Keywords: amino acid; protein; poultry; metabolism; in ovo

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Management of Wild Boar Populations—Achievements and Problems

edited by

Carlos González-Crespo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4691 | 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)

Pathology of Wildlife in the Americas

edited by

Omar Gonzales Viera

and Anibal G. Armien

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3619 | Submission Open

Keywords: anatomic pathology; wildlife; infectious diseases; metabolic/nutritional diseases; toxicology; neoplasms; nthropogenic activities

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Echinoderm Aquaculture and Fisheries

edited by

Chong Zhao

and Satomi Takagi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2996 | Submission Open

Keywords: echinoderms; aquaculture; fisheries; reproduction; growth; development; environment; culture techniques; feeding regimes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Diagnosis and Prevention of Endemic Diseases in Ruminants

edited by

Silvia Pavone

and

Francesca Romana Massacci

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2867 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; biosecurity; diagnostic techniques; endemic diseases; epidemiological studies; mitigation activities; nutrition; ruminants; vaccine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Common Infectious Diseases in Poultry

edited by Nitish Boodhoo and Dagmara Bialy

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2759 | Submission Open

Keywords: one health; zoonotic pathogens; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immune response; host– pathogen interactions; wildlife surveillance; disease prevention; transmission

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Advances in Equine Breeding and Fertility Technologies

edited by

and

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2260 | Submission Open

Keywords: cryopreservation; embryo; equine; fertility; ICSI; in vitro fertilization; omics; ovum pick up; SCNT; spermatology; stem cells

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Canine Nutritional Management: Effects on Disease Prevention and Wellbeing

edited by

Robert Głogowski

, Diana Brozić and Breda Jakovac-Strajn

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1984 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine; clinical nutrition; chronic pathologies; nutraceuticals; disease prevention; wellbeing; obesity; diabetes mellitus; gut health; microbiome; nutrients; diet

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Recent Advances in Waterbird Ecology and Conservation

edited by

Jesús Domínguez

and María Vidal Malde

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1275 | Submission Open

Keywords: conservation advances; endangered species; waterbird ecology; waterbird conservation; waterbirds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Ecology and Conservation)

Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Infections in Cattle Production Systems

edited by

Joshua Aleri

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1096 | Submission Open

Keywords: bovine; antimicrobials; antimicrobial resistance; mastitis and milk quality; epidemiology; pneumonia; diarrhea; endometritis; lameness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Herbal Extracts and Herbal-Derived Products to Support Animal Health and Productivity

edited by

Mihaela Niculae

Daniela Hanganu

and

Daniela Neagu

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1000 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; bioactive compounds; phytoconstituents; biological properties; in vitro screening; in vivo evaluation; animal health; animal production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)

Pathogenesis and Preventive Methods of Animal Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections

edited by

Laura Huber

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 818 | Submission Open

Keywords: multidrug resistance; infectious diseases; One Health; veterinary preventative medicine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

The Science of Working and Sporting Dog Performance

edited by Jacqueline Boyd

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 770 | Submission Open

Keywords: canine science; working dog; training; conditioning; nutrition; sporting dog; canine performance; dog health; dog welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Recent Research on Shellfish Aquaculture and Reproduction

edited by

Sobhan Akhavan

and Mark Burdass

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 505 | Submission Open

Keywords: shellfish; aquaculture; physiology; selective breeding; innovative farming; sustainability; hatchery production; specific pathogen free; biosecurity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Molecular Characterisation and Control Strategies of Haemonchus contortus in Ruminants

edited by

Tao Wang

and

Maria Teresa Manfredi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open

Keywords: Haemonchus contortus; small ruminants; nematode; parasitology; molecular characterization; infection; anemia diagnosis treatment; control strategies; prevention; integrated parasite management; drug resistance immune response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Sustainable Animal Production and Product Quality

edited by Edward Webb and

Walter Frank Owsley

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 327 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; animal production; meat quality; milk quality; profit; environment; planet; natural resources

Parasitic Nematodes in Animals: The Genomics, Control, and Drug Resistance

edited by

Keyu Zhang

and Guoyong Wang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open

Keywords: nematode; genomics; drug resistance; resistant gene; molecular mechanism; drug development; treatment; breeding management; vaccine; clinical curative effect

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Current Status and Advances in Semen Preservation—Second Edition

edited by

Anna Dziekońska

Agnieszka Partyka

and Magdalena Koziorowska-Gilun

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 315 | Submission Open

Keywords: semen preservation; liquid state; cryopreservation; semen quality; fertility; assisted reproductive technologies; energy metabolism; antioxidants; oxidative stress; proteomic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Advances in Veterinary Pharmacology: Improving Treatment Modalities for Animal Pathology

edited by Halina Tkaczenko and

Natalia Kurhaluk

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 236 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary pharmacology; animal pathology; drug discovery; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; dosage optimization; targeted therapies; personalized medicine for animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Clinical Studies)

Comparative and Functional Genomics of Behavioral and Cognitive Phenotypes in Vertebrates

edited by Kristopher J. Irizarry

submission deadline 31 Oct 2024 | Viewed by 229 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; genomics; vertebrates; phenotype; cognition; behavior

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Genetics and Genomics)

Biosecuring Animal Populations

edited by Scott Dee and Gordon Spronk

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 17 articles | Viewed by 21161 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosecurity; transmission; prevention; PRRSV; ASFV; porcine; avian; herds; flocks

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal System and Management)

Amino Acid Supplementation in Fish Nutrition and Welfare

edited by

Cláudia Aragão

Sofia Engrola

and

Benjamín Costas

submission deadline 1 Nov 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20321 | 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)

Animal Poisoning Related to Pathology and Toxicology

edited by