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MDPI, the leading Open Access (OA) publisher, announced on Monday that it opened its Korean branch office on 29th April 2024. With this addition, MDPI now operates 21 offices in 12 countries worldwide. Claude Seo, with over 20 years of experience in the academic journal publishing industry, including Nature Publishing Group (NPG), has been appointed as the Office Manager of the Seoul office.

With the establishment of a Seoul office, MDPI aims to actively support Korea scientific communities to further promote the publication of OA journals in the region. As of the end of 2023, Korea ranked sixth worldwide in both submissions and publications of MDPI research papers. MDPI is the number one OA publisher in Korea.

Sungkyunkwan University Joins MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program

In addition, MDPI announced that Sungkyunkwan University joined MDPI’s Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP). This program offers free access to MDPI online submission system for the institutions and APC discounts to affiliated authors. Thirteen major Korean universities, including Sungkyunkwan University, Kyung Hee University, Chung-Ang University and Catholic University of Korea, have adopted IOAP in Korea.

OA aims to break down barriers that have traditionally restricted access to science, ensuring that knowledge is available to all, regardless of financial situation or institutional affiliations. Authors, academia, and scientific communities are rapidly moving toward OA. MDPI has been at the forefront of reshaping the academic publishing landscape, with OA surpassing subscription-based publishing in 2020.

MDPI CEO Visits Seoul, Korea

In March, Stefan Tochev, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MDPI, visited Korea and met with various stakeholders including government agencies, research and academic institutions, universities. During his visit, Stefan highlighted that MDPI continues to pave the way for a world where science is accessible to all, supporting a global community of inclusive innovation and collaborative solutions.

Stefan expressed excitement about the new venture, stating, "Today marks a significant milestone for MDPI as we celebrate the opening of our new office in Seoul, Korea. This expansion is more than just an increase in our physical footprint, it is a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to making scientific knowledge more accessible, participatory, and inclusive across the globe."

Claude Seo, reflecting on his new role, commented, "I am delighted to have been offered this position of trust within MDPI, the no. 1 scholarly OA publisher. As we establish our presence in Korea, we are dedicated to integrating into the local community and contributing to its vibrant culture. Our commitment goes beyond business growth; it is about creating a more informed and innovative society by embracing and promoting diversity within the scientific community.”

For further inquiries, please contact our Seoul office directly.

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It is our great honor to present the highly viewed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires their fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Cocaine Effects on Reproductive Behavior and Fertility: An Overview”
by Luigi Rosati, Teresa Chianese, Aldo Mileo, Maria De Falco and Anna Capaldo
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(8), 484; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080484
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/8/484

2. “Effect of Immunocastration on Culled Sows—A Preliminary Study on Reproductive Tract, Carcass Traits, and Meat Quality”
by Sofia Botelho-Fontela, Gustavo Paixão, Ricardo Pereira-Pinto, Manuela Vaz-Velho, Maria dos Anjos Pires, Rita Payan-Carreira, Luís Patarata, José Lorenzo, António Silva and Alexandra Esteves
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(10), 600; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10100600
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/10/600

3. “Effect of Feeding Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Peel and Garlic (Allium sativum) on Antioxidant Status and Reproductive Efficiency of Female Rabbits”
by Omnia Y. Abd-Elfadiel Hagag, Fawzy El-Essawy Younis, Rasha A. Al-Eisa, Eman Fayad and Nahla S. El-Shenawy
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030179
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/179

4. “Ovarian Dynamics and Changes in Estradiol-17β and Progesterone Relationship with Standing Estrus, Preovulatory Follicles, and Ovulation Using Single Prostaglandin F2α Injection in Barbari Goats”
by Tariq Sohail, Muhammad Farhab, Liuming Zhang, Yan Kang, Xiaomei Sun, Dejun Ji and Yongjun Li
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(10), 624; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10100624
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/10/624

5. “Ultrastructural and Immunohistochemical Characterization of Maternal Myofibroblasts in the Bovine Placenta around Parturition”
by Valentina Kuczwara, Gerhard Schuler, Christiane Pfarrer, Louiza Tiedje, Ali Kazemian, Miguel Tavares Pereira, Mariusz P. Kowalewski and Karl Klisch
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 44; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010044
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/44

6. “The Endometrial Microbiota—16S rRNA Gene Sequence Signatures in Healthy, Pregnant and Endometritis Dairy Cows”
by Anne A. M. J. Becker, Stacie Munden, Evonne McCabe, Daniel Hurley, Séamus Fanning, Aspinas Chapwanya and Patrick Butaye
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 215; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030215
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/215

7. “Treatment of a Recurrent Pyometra by Surgical Uterine Drainage in a Main Coon Cat”
by Gianluca Martini, Roberta Bucci, Salvatore Parrillo, Augusto Carluccio and Maria Carmela Pisu
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 60; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010060
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/60

8. “Isolated Bacteria from the Uteri of Camels with Different Reproductive Backgrounds: A Study on Sampling Methodology, Prevalence, and Clinical Significance”
by Behnam Asadi, Fahimeh Seyedasgari, Iradj Ashrafi Tamai, Mehdi Yarmohammadi, Reza Ebadi, Ellen Kim and Abbas Barin
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010039
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/39

9. “Nutritional Strategies to Promote Bovine Oocyte Quality for In Vitro Embryo Production: Do They Really Work?”
by Miguel A. Velazquez
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(10), 604; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10100604
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/10/604

It is our great honor to present the highly accessed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose research inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read the outstanding research papers listed below.

1. “Short Term Effect of Ivermectin on the Bacterial Microbiota from Fecal Samples in Chinchillas (Chinchilla lanigera)”
by Xinyi Ma, Jing Li, Luo Yang, Haoqian Liu, Yiping Zhu, Honglin Ren, Feng Yu and Bo Liu
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 169; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020169
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/169

2. “Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites, Risk Factors and Zoonotic Aspects in Dog and Cat Populations from Goiás, Brazil”
by Juliana Bruno Borges Souza, Zara Mariana de Assis Silva, Bruna Samara Alves-Ribeiro, Iago de Sá Moraes, Ana Vitória Alves-Sobrinho, Klaus Casaro Saturnino, Henrique Trevizoli Ferraz, Mônica Rodrigues Ferreira Machado, Ísis Assis Braga and Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(8), 492; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080492
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/8/492

3. “Advances in Diagnostic Approaches and Therapeutic Management in Bovine Mastitis”
by Savleen Kour, Neelesh Sharma, Balaji N, Pavan Kumar, Jasvinder Singh Soodan, Marcos Veiga dos Santos and Young-Ok Son
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(7), 449; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10070449
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/7/449

4. “Cultivation of Protozoa Parasites In Vitro: Growth Potential in Conventional Culture Media versus RPMI-PY Medium”
by Germano Castelli, Eugenia Oliveri, Viviana Valenza, Susanna Giardina, Flavia Facciponte, Francesco La Russa, Fabrizio Vitale and Federica Bruno
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(4), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040252
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/252

5. “Can Chemotherapy Negatively Affect the Specific Antibody Response toward Core Vaccines in Canine Cancer Patients?”
by Paola Dall’Ara, Joel Filipe, Chiara Pilastro, Lauretta Turin, Stefania Lauzi, Elisa Maria Gariboldi and Damiano Stefanello
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(4), 303; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040303
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/303

6. “Comparative Evaluation of GS-441524, Teriflunomide, Ruxolitinib, Molnupiravir, Ritonavir, and Nirmatrelvir for In Vitro Antiviral Activity against Feline Infectious Peritonitis Virus”
by Subarna Barua, Bernhard Kaltenboeck, Yen-Chen Juan, Richard Curtis Bird and Chengming Wang
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(8), 513; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10080513
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/8/513

7. “Primary Prevention of Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Breaking the Cycle—A Narrative Review”
by Beatriz Fernandes, Susana Alves, Vanessa Schmidt, Ana Filipa Bizarro, Marta Pinto, Hugo Pereira, Joana Marto and Ana Mafalda Lourenço
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(11), 659; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10110659
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/11/659

8. “Comparison of Adhesive Tape Impression Cytology, Hair Plucks, and Fungal Culture for the Diagnosis of Dermatophytosis in Dogs and Cats”
by Pavlina Bouza-Rapti, Anastasia Karafylia, Androniki Tamvakis and Rania Farmaki
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 183; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030183
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/183

9. “Antibiotic Recommendations for Treatment of Canine Stromal Corneal Ulcers”
by Milan Joksimovic, Bradley A. Ford, Tatjana Lazic, Ivan Soldatovic, Sergey Luzetsky and Sinisa Grozdanic
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/66

It is our great honor to present the highly accessed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Biomedical Sciences”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Topographical Anatomy of the Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta)—Part II: Pelvic Limb”
by Christophe Casteleyn, Nina Robin and Jaco Bakker
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/172 

2. “Metastatic Multifocal Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumour in the Cervicothoracic Spinal Cord of a Dog Initially Mimicking Meningomyelitis”
by Javier Espinosa, María Ortega, Martí Pumarola, Eduardo Fraga and Laura Martín
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 170; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020170
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/170
 
3. “Development and Degeneration of the Intervertebral Disc—Insights from Across Species”
by Kathryn Murphy, Thomas Lufkin and Petra Kraus
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(9), 540; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10090540
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/9/540
 
4. “Topographical Anatomy of the Rhesus Monkey (Macaca mulatta)—Part I: Thoracic Limb”
by Christophe Casteleyn, Charlotte Gram and Jaco Bakker
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 164; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020164
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/164
 
5. “Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia in a Normoproteinemic Dog with Atypical Bimorphic Plasmacytoid Differentiation and Monoclonal Gammopathy”
by Maud Guerlin, Kévin Mourou, Valeria Martini, Nicolas Soetart, Stefano Comazzi, Catherine Trumel and Fanny Granat
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 355; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050355
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/355
 
6. “The Status and Risk Factors of Brucellosis in Smallholder Dairy Cattle in Selected Regions of Tanzania”
by Isaac Joseph Mengele, Gabriel Mkilema Shirima, Shedrack Festo Bwatota, Shabani Kiyabo Motto, Barend Mark de Clare Bronsvoort, Daniel Mushumbusi Komwihangilo, Eliamoni Lyatuu, Elizabeth Anne Jessie Cook and Luis E. Hernandez-Castro
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 155; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020155
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/155
 
7. “Influence of the Anatomical Site on Adipose Tissue-Derived Stromal Cells’ Biological Profile and Osteogenic Potential in Companion Animals”
by Carla Ferreira-Baptista, Rita Ferreira, Maria Helena Fernandes, Pedro Sousa Gomes and Bruno Colaço
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(12), 673; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10120673
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/12/673
 
8. “A Novel Breast Cancer Xenograft Model Using the Ostrich Chorioallantoic Membrane—A Proof of Concept”
by Marta Pomraenke, Robert Bolney, Thomas Winkens, Olga Perkas, David Pretzel, Bernhard Theis, Julia Greiser and Martin Freesmeyer
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 349; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050349
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/349
 
9. “Complete Genomic Characterization of Lumpy Skin Disease Virus Isolates from Beef Cattle in Lopburi Province, Central Thailand, during 2021–2022”
by Nutthakarn Suwankitwat, Taweewat Deemagarn, Kultyarat Bhakha, Tapanut Songkasupa, Ratchaneekorn Vitoonpong, Pannaporn Trakunjaroonkit, Sureenipa Rodphol, Bandit Nuansrichay, Lerdchai Chintapitaksakul, Khanin Wongsarattanasin et al.
Vet. Sci. 2024, 11(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11010010
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/11/1/10

It is our great honor to present the highly accessed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Education, Veterinary Communication and Animal Behavior”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

It is our great honor to present the highly accessed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidative Phytogenic Substances against Secret Killers in Poultry: Current Status and Prospects”
by Shereen Basiouni, Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Juan D. Latorre, Brittany D. Graham, Victor M. Petrone-Garcia, Hesham R. El-Seedi, Sakine Yalçın, Amr Abd El-Wahab, Christian Visscher, Helen L. May-Simera et al.
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 55; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010055
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/55

2. “Rice Bran as an Alternative Feedstuff in Broiler Nutrition and Impact of Liposorb^® and Vitamin E-Se on Sustainability of Performance, Carcass Traits, Blood Biochemistry, and Antioxidant Indices”
by Youssef A. Attia, Elwy A. Ashour, Sameer A. Nagadi, Mayada R. Farag, Fulvia Bovera and Mahmoud Alagawany
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(4), 299; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040299
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/299

3. “The Role of Supplementing a Complex Phytobiotic Feed Additive Containing (Castanea sativa mill) Extract in Combination with Calcium Butyrate, Zinc–Methionine and Essential Oils on Growth Indicators, Blood Profile and Carcass Quality of Broiler Chickens”
by Nikolai P. Buryakov, Artem Yu. Zagarin, Mohamed M. Fathala and Dmitrii E. Aleshin
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 212; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030212
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/212

4. “MicroRNAs in Ruminants and Their Potential Role in Nutrition and Physiology”
by Oyindamola Esther Ojo and Susanne Kreuzer-Redmer
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 57; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010057
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/57

5. “Comparison of Fish, Krill and Flaxseed as Omega-3 Sources to Increase the Omega-3 Index in Dogs”
by Hanna Lindqvist, Tonje Dominguez, Ragnhild Dragøy, Yunpeng Ding and Lena Burri
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 162; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020162
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/162

6. “Antioxidant Effect of a Dietary Supplement Containing Fermentative S-Acetyl-Glutathione and Silybin in Dogs with Liver Disease”
by Elisa Martello, Francesca Perondi, Donal Bisanzio, Ilaria Lippi, Giorgia Meineri and Valeria Gabriele
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 131; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020131
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/131

7. “Effect of Different Fiber Sources as Additives to Wet Food for Beagle Dogs on Diet Acceptance, Digestibility, and Fecal Quality”
by Amr Abd El-Wahab, Jan Berend Lingens, Julia Hankel, Christian Visscher and Cristina Ullrich
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 91; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020091
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/91

8. “Role of Dietary Inclusion of Phytobiotics and Mineral Adsorbent Combination on Dairy Cows′ Milk Production, Nutrient Digestibility, Nitrogen Utilization, and Biochemical Parameters”
by Nikolai P. Buryakov, Larisa V. Sycheva, Vladimir I. Trukhachev, Anastasiya S. Zaikina, Maria A. Buryakova, Ilia N. Nikonov, Alexander S. Petrov, Andrey V. Kravchenko, Mohamed M. Fathala, Ivan K. Medvedev et al.
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 238; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030238
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/238

9. “Effects of Dietary Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) Supplementation in Ducks Fed Mycotoxin-Contaminated Diets”
by Jennifer Bencze-Nagy, Patrik Strifler, Boglárka Horváth, Nikoletta Such, Valéria Farkas, Károly Dublecz and László Pál
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 100; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020100
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/100

It is our great honor to present the highly viewed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Internal Medicine”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats: Classification, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis”

by Alexandros O. Konstantinidis, Michail N. Patsikas, Lysimachos G. Papazoglou and Katerina K. Adamama-Moraitou
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 160; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020160
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/160

2. “Beraprost and Overall Survival in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease”
by Hiroyuki Ito, Takumi Matsuura and Tadashi Sano
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(7), 459; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10070459
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/7/459

3. “Clinical Effects of Faecal Microbiota Transplantation as Adjunctive Therapy in Dogs with Chronic Enteropathies—A Retrospective Case Series of 41 Dogs”
by Linda Toresson, Thomas Spillmann, Rachel Pilla, Ulrika Ludvigsson, Josefin Hellgren, Gunilla Olmedal and Jan S. Suchodolski
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(4), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/271

4. “Epidemiological Investigation of Feline Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Encourages a Geographically Specific FCV Vaccine”
by Jindong Gao, Yan Li, Qiyun Xie, Mayasar I. Al-zaban, Fatimah A. Al-Saeed, Ali A. Shati, Amin A. Al-Doaiss, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Shah Nawaz, Hala Ebrahem et al.
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 46; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010046 
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/46

5. “Identifying the Risk Factors for Malignant Mammary Tumors in Dogs: A Retrospective Study”
by Elis Maressa Gonçalves da Silva, Thaisa Reis dos Santos and Marcelo José Barbosa Silva
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(10), 607; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10100607
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/10/607

It is our great honor to present the highly viewed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Veterinary Surgery”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Application of Bifurcated Semitendinosus Muscle Transposition for Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Two Dogs”

by Mu-Young Kim, Chang-Hoon Nam, Ji-Hyun Kim and Hun-Young Yoon
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020150
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/150

2. “Comparison of Absorbable and Nonabsorbable Sutures for Intradermal Skin Closure in Dogs”
by Dimitrios B. Balomenos, Pagona G. Gοuletsοu and Apostolos D. Galatos
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 105; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020105
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/105

3. “Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Imaging: An Overview”
by Ana Inês Pereira, Pedro Franco-Gonçalo, Pedro Leite, Alexandrine Ribeiro, Maria Sofia Alves-Pimenta, Bruno Colaço, Cátia Loureiro, Lio Gonçalves, Vítor Filipe and Mário Ginja
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 320; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050320
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/320

4. “Histological Findings and T2 Relaxation Time in Canine Menisci of Elderly Dogs—An Ex Vivo Study in Stifle Joints”
by Lena Bunzendahl, Amir Moussavi, Martina Bleyer, Jana Dehnert, Susann Boretius and Stephan Neumann
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 182; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030182
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/182

5. “Clinical Outcomes in Dogs Undergoing Cholecystectomy via a Transverse Incision: A Meta−Analysis of 121 Animals Treated between 2011 and 2021”
by Hyung-Kyu Chae, Ju-Yeon Jeong, Se-Yoon Lee, Hyun-Min Hwang, Kyoung-In Shin, Jung-Hoon Park, Seo-Yeoun Ji and Yeon-Jung Hong
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(6), 395; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10060395
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/6/395

6. “A Rotation Alar Fold Flap for Cosmetic Nasal Plane Reconstruction: Description of the Technique and Outcome in Three Dogs”
by Rosario Vallefuoco, Kadi Ritson, Frances Taylor, Caroline Fina and Alba Maria Bello
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(11), 647; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10110647
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/11/647

It is our great honor to present the highly viewed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the “Regular” Section. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “Cutaneous and Respiratory Lesions in Bushfire-Affected Koalas”
by Chloe Baek, Lucy Woolford, Oliver Funnell, Jennifer McLelland, Stuart Eddy, Tamsyn Stephenson and Natasha Speight
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(11), 658; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10110658
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/11/658 

2. “The Impact of Vegan Diets on Indicators of Health in Dogs and Cats: A Systematic Review”
by Adriana Domínguez-Oliva, Daniel Mota-Rojas, Ines Semendric and Alexandra L. Whittaker
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010052
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/52 

3. “Mammary Glands of Women, Female Dogs and Female Rats: Similarities and Differences to Be Considered in Breast Cancer Research”
by Tiago Ferreira, Adelina Gama, Fernanda Seixas, Ana I. Faustino-Rocha, Carlos Lopes, Vítor M. Gaspar, João F. Mano, Rui Medeiros and Paula A. Oliveira
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(6), 379; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10060379
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/6/379 

4. “Review of Canine Lymphoma Treated with Chemotherapy—Outcomes and Prognostic Factors”
by Peter Bennett, Peter Williamson and Rosanne Taylor
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 342; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050342
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/342 

5. “The Importance of the Slaughterhouse in Surveilling Animal and Public Health: A Systematic Review”
by Juan García-Díez, Sónia Saraiva, Dina Moura, Luca Grispoldi, Beniamino Terzo Cenci-Goga and Cristina Saraiva
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 167; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/167 

6. “Molecular Profile of Canine Hemangiosarcoma and Potential Novel Therapeutic Targets”
by Pedro Antônio Bronhara Pimentel, Antonio Giuliano, Paweł Marek Bęczkowski and Rodrigo Dos Santos Horta
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(6), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10060387
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/6/387 

7. “Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016–2018 in the UK”
by Emily J. Hall, Anne J. Carter, Jude Bradbury, Sian Beard, Sophie Gilbert, Dominic Barfield and Dan G. O’Neill
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(7), 465; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10070465
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/7/465 

8. “Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats: Treatment, Complications and Prognosis”
by Alexandros O. Konstantinidis, Katerina K. Adamama-Moraitou, Michail N. Patsikas and Lysimachos G. Papazoglou
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 346; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050346
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/346 

9. “Acceptance of a Novel, Highly Palatable, Calorically Dense, and Nutritionally Complete Diet in Dogs with Benign and Malignant Tumors”
by Reshma M. Anthony, Madison D. Amundson, John Brejda and Iveta Becvarova
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 148; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020148
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/148 

10. “Prognostic Prediction for Therapeutic Effects of Mutian on 324 Client-Owned Cats with Feline Infectious Peritonitis Based on Clinical Laboratory Indicators and Physical Signs”
by Masato Katayama and Yukina Uemura
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(2), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/136 

11. “Bacterial Infections in Sea Turtles”
by Valentina Virginia Ebani
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(5), 333; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050333
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/333 

12. “American Foulbrood—Old and Always New Challenge”
by Kazimir Matović, Aleksandar Žarković, Zoran Debeljak, Dejan Vidanović, Nikola Vasković, Bojana Tešović and Jelena Ćirić
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(3), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10030180
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/180 

13. “Endoscopic Anatomy of the Equine Guttural Pouch: An Anatomic Observational Study”
by Perrine Piat and Jean-Luc Cadoré
Vet. Sci. 2023, 10(9), 542; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10090542
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/9/542

It is our great honor to present the highly accessed papers published by Veterinary Sciences (ISSN: 2306-7381) in 2023 in the Section “Anatomy, Histology and Pathology”. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding individuals and teams whose work inspires fellow researchers and profoundly influences the field of veterinary science. We invite you to read these outstanding works listed below.

1. “KITLG Copy Number Germline Variations in Schnauzer Breeds and Their Relevance in Digital Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Black Giant Schnauzers”
   by Heike Aupperle-Lellbach, Daniela Heidrich, Alexandra Kehl, David Conrad, Maria Brockmann, Katrin Törner, Christoph Beitzinger and Tobias Müller
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(2), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020147
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/147

2. “Morphological Characteristics of Genital Organ-Associated Lymphoid Tissue in the Vaginal Vestibule of Goats and Pigs”
   by Tsolmon Chuluunbaatar, Osamu Ichii, Md. Abdul Masum, Takashi Namba and Yasuhiro KonVet. Sci. 2023, 10(1), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010051
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/51

3. “Chronic Progressive Lymphedema in Belgian Draft Horses: Understanding and Managing a Challenging Disease”
   by Marieke Brys, Edwin Claerebout and Koen Chiers
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(5), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050347
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/347

4. “Analysis of the Prevalence of Canine Splenic Mass Lesions in Republic of Korea via Histopathological Diagnosis with Immunohistochemistry”
   by Yeong-Ung Ko, Min-Kyung Bae, Jung-Hyang Sur and Nong-Hoon Choe
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(4), 247; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040247
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/247

5. “Developmental Ultrasound Characteristics in Guinea Pigs: Similarities with Human Pregnancy”
   by Alejandro A. Candia, Tamara Jiménez, Álvaro Navarrete, Felipe Beñaldo, Pablo Silva, Claudio García-Herrera, Amanda N. Sferruzzi-Perri, Bernardo J. Krause, Alejandro González-Candia and Emilio A. Herrera
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(2), 144; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020144
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/144
   

6. “Evaluation of the Local Immune Response to Hydatid Cysts in Sheep Liver”
   by Davide De Biase, Francesco Prisco,
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(5), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10050315
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/5/315

7. “Oviduct Histopathology of Internal Laying and Egg-Bound Syndrome in Laying Hens”
   by Marina Hosotani, Sohei Hamano, Tomohito Iwasaki, Yasuhiro Hasegawa, Hiromi Ueda and Takafumi Watanabe
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(4), 260; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10040260
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/4/260

8. “Neoplasms in Domestic Ruminants and Swine: A Systematic Literature Review”
   by Jackson Vasconcelos, Maria dos Anjos Pires, Anabela Alves, Madalena Vieira-Pinto, Cristina Saraiva and Luís Cardoso
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(2), 163; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10020163
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/2/163

9. “Importance of Water Transport in Mammalian Female Reproductive Tract”
   by Lluis Ferré-Dolcet and Maria Montserrat Rivera del Alamo
   Vet. Sci.2023, 10(1), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci10010050
   Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/1/50