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AI, Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Veterinary Clinical Applications
edited by Liana Fericean, and
submission deadline 24 Mar 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7146 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); deep learning (DL); veterinary diagnostics; disease prediction; medical imaging; animal health monitoring; clinical applications
A One Health Perspective: Nutritional Deficiencies and Toxic Diseases in Animals
edited by Hongrui Guo
submission deadline 24 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3778 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutritional deficiencies; toxic diseases; immune; health issues
Monitoring Wildlife Health: Surveillance and Management of Infectious Diseases
edited by Branislav Kureljušić, Diana Lupulović and Amer Alić
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 17709 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife disease surveillance  ; zoonotic diseases  ; emerging infectious diseases  ; non-invasive sampling  ; population fluctuations  ; one Health approach  ; chronic wasting disease  ; biodiversity conservation  ; pathogen detection  ; surveillance frameworks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Exploring Innovative Approaches in Veterinary Health
edited by Zhenbang Zhu and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14437 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary innovation; animal disease diagnosis; precision veterinary medicine; novel therapeutics; vaccine development; digital veterinary health; artificial intelligence in veterinary science; big data in animal health; one health approach; sustainable veterinary solutions
Advances in Morphology and Histopathology in Veterinary Medicine
edited by Ilaria D'Aquino, and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4036 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary histopathology; morphological pathology; diagnostic techniques; comparative pathology; animal tissue analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Advances in Post-Outbreak Control and Eradication of Swine Diseases
edited by and Xiaowen Li
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2919 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine diseases; outbreak control; porcine health management; disease eradication
Advances in Veterinary Analgesia
edited by Paula Larenza Menzies and Marina Salles Munerato
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 255 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary analgesia; pain management; multimodal analgesia; acute pain; chronic pain
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Surgery)
Sperm Biotechnology in Animals Reproduction—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5932 | Submission Open
Keywords: spermatozoa; fertility; sperm fertilizing capacity; sperm sorting; assisted reproduction technologies; sperm biotechnological applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Impact of Maternal Nutrition on Offspring Development and Health in Ruminants submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3648 | Submission Open
Keywords: developmental programming; gestation; lactation; nutrition; offspring performance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Environmental Impact on the Reproductive Parameters of Domestic Animals—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 306 | Submission Open
Keywords: environment; reproduction; ferility; cryptorchidism; pollution; endocrine disruptor chemicals; phthalates; bisphenol; plastic; season; temperature; humidity; sheep; goat; cattle; dog; cat; horse; pig
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Control of Postweaning Multisystem Wasting Syndrome (PMWS) in Farm Breeding: Biosecurity, Prophylactic Measures , Environmental Influence, Nutrition, Reproduction, Pathology, Zoohygiene, and Epidemiology
edited by Jovan Bojkovski and
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 217 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary; PMWS; pigs; biosecurity; prophylactic; breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Diagnostic Research in Pathology of Neoplasia in Dogs and Cats submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5205 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathology; feline; canine; neoplasm; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Advances in Veterinary Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4436 | Submission Open
Keywords: acute kidney disease (AKI); chronic kidney disease (CKD); glomerular disease; acute nephritis; biomarkers in renal disease; urology; hemodialysis in dogs and cats; extracorporeal blood purification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Veterinary Microbial Infectious Diseases in the One Health Era: Pathogenesis, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Innovative Control Strategies in Zoonoses
edited by Qinfang Liu and Yingjie Wang
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2646 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary infectious diseases; One Health; zoonotic pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; pathogenesis; molecular epidemiology; novel diagnostics; vaccines and therapeutics; microbiome modulation; precision livestock management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
From Barn to Table: Animal Health, Welfare, and Food Safety submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2564 | Submission Open
Keywords: farm animal welfare; animal health; food safety; product quality; antimicrobial resistance; precision livestock farming; sustainable production; housing and feeding systems; one health; consumer perception
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
Advancements in Livestock Histology and Morphology
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9813 | Submission Open
Keywords: body conformation; imaging techniques; microscopy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Comparative Oncology of Companion Animals submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9173 | Submission Open
Keywords: cancer; companion animals; diagnosis; prognosis; treatment
Advancements in Livestock Staphylococcus sp.
edited by Nathália Cristina Cirone Silva
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6252 | Submission Open
Keywords: MRSA; livestock Staphylococci; multi-drug resistance; non-aureus Staphylococci; alternatives to antimicrobials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Detection of Parasitic Diseases in Livestock: 2nd Edition
edited by , Fernando de Souza Rodrigues and Gustavo Felippelli
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular detection; serological detection; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
New Insights into Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases in Domestic and Wild Animals submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonosis bacterial pathogens; companion animals; unconventional pets; livestock; wildlife; mammals; birds; reptiles and amphibians; fish; antimicrobial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
New Insights into Dairy Cattle Health and Welfare in the USA
edited by Sharif S. Aly and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 252 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy cattle; epidemiology; infectious diseases; welfare assessment; antimicrobial resistance
Pathogenesis and Immune Responses of Viral Infections in Poultry and Wild Birds
edited by and Jing Zhou
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 961 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infections; poultry and wild birds; pathogenesis; immune responses; vaccination strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Wildlife Health and Disease in Conservation—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 766 | Submission Open
Keywords: conservation; wildlife; disease; climate change; habitat encroachment; endangered species; natural disasters; host– pathogen relationships
Advances in Veterinary Obstetrics: Focus on Reproductive Physiology and Pathology submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 634 | Submission Open
Keywords: gametogenesis; embryo developent and implantation; reproductive biotechnologies; reproductive immunology; obstetric diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Animal Poisoning and Nutritional Metabolic Diseases
edited by and Feiyang Ma
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open
Keywords: toxic exposure; nutritional imbalances; animal poisoning; nutritional metabolic diseases; toxin– metabolism interplay
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Advances in Small Animal Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Surgical Research
edited by
submission deadline 21 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1813 | Submission Open
Keywords: pet healthcare; companion animal medicine; veterinary surgery; veterinary imaging; interventional radiology; CT (Computed Tomography) for small animals; MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in veterinary medicine; ultrasound imaging; 3D printing; augmented reality
Swine Management: Reproduction and Breeding
edited by
submission deadline 24 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1874 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine; reproduction; endocrinology; artificial insemination; semen preservation; embryo technologies; in vitro fertilization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Viral Infections in Wild and Domestic Animals
edited by Chrissy Eckstrand
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 16329 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; animals; zoonotic; emerging disease; pathogenesis; wildlife; domestic animals; veterinary; veterinary pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin Diseases in Small Animals
edited by Ramon Almela
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10197 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision medicine; One Health; transcriptomics; translational; biomarkers
Biomarkers in Veterinary Medicine submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7263 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomarkers; veterinary medicine; diagnosis; treatment; inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Zoo, Aquatic, and Wild Animal Medicine
edited by Teresa Encinas, and
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 6623 | Submission Open
Keywords: medical treatments; surgical procedures; diagnostic procedures; pharmacokinetics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
One World, One Health: Combatting the Spread of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens at the Human–Animal–Environment Interface
edited by
submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2659 | Submission Open
Keywords: one health; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); multidrug-resistant pathogens; zoonoses; foodborne AMR; environmental reservoirs; surveillance and epidemiology
Research in Small Animal Clinical Dermatology
edited by
submission deadline 28 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5853 | Submission Open
Keywords: new treatment strategies; allergic diseases; dog and cat; skin microbiome
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Animal Reproductive Disorders and Surgical Interventions: Pathogenesis, Clinical Management, and Technical Innovation
edited by
submission deadline 28 May 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: reproductive disorders; pathogenesis; inflammation; innate immunity; surgical interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Future Perspectives in Pig Reproductive Biotechnology
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2121 | Submission Open
Keywords: pig reproductive biotechnology; genome editing; somatic cell nuclear transfer; stem cell applications; precision breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Innovations in Small Animal Reproduction and Fertility Management submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal reproduction; fertility management; assisted reproductive technologies; gamete preservation; hormonal regulation; genetic and epigenetic factors; molecular diagnostics; contraceptive strategies; reproductive imaging; breeding programs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Advances in Stem Cell Therapies and Regenerative Medicine in Veterinary Sciences
edited by , Soochong Kim and
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open
Keywords: stem cell therapy; regenerative medicine; tissue repair and regeneration; biomaterials and scaffolds; veterinary translational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Biomedical Sciences)
Selected Papers from the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences (IOCVS 2025)
edited by
submission deadline 3 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: identification and detection of novel animal viruses; development and optimization of animal vaccines; veterinary epidemiology; antiviral therapy; virology in One Health
Nutritional Strategies to Improve Animal Health and Immunity
edited by
submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1313 | Submission Open
Keywords: nutrition; immunity; gut health; functional ingredients; feed formulation; feed additives; antimicrobial resistance; immune regulation; microbiome; livestock; companion animals; pet food; pigs; poultry; cattle; calves; dairy cows; dogs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Wildlife Health and Disease: Implications for Animal Welfare and Conservation submission deadline 5 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1292 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife health; emerging infectious diseases; conservation strategies; animal welfare; antimicrobial resistance; pollutants; climate change; habitat fragmentation; ecosystem sustainability; One Health
Innovative Strategies for the Prevention and Control of Animal Infectious Diseases: Immunology, Vaccines, and Beyond
edited by , , Cecilia Dogi and
submission deadline 11 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4958 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnosis; vaccine; treatment; one health; animal health; integrative strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Companion Animal Cardiology: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches
edited by , and Maria João Miranda Pires
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 31589 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animal cardiology; cardiac diagnostics in veterinary medicine; therapeutic approaches to animal heart disease; innovations in veterinary cardiology; cardiovascular diseases in dogs and cats
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
The Behavior, Management, and Welfare of Horses
edited by Lesley A. Hawson and Barbara Padalino
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1175 | Submission Open
Keywords: equine behavior; equine welfare; management practices; nutrition and feeding management; stress and pain assessment; sport and working horses; artificial intelligence; genomics; environmental sustainability; human– horse safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Education, Veterinary Communication and Animal Behavior)
Neonatal Health and Survival: Integrative Approaches in Small and Large Animal Neonatology
edited by Nikica Prvanović Babić, Ivana Kiš and Ivan Butković
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary neonatology; genomics; epigenetics; postnatal vitality
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Anesthesiology and Intensive Care in Animal Surgical Patients
edited by Aline Ambrósio
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1359 | Submission Open
Keywords: anesthesiology; intensive care; mechanical ventilation; pain; anesthetic techniques; postoperative care
Diagnostics and Medical Therapies in Equine Health submission deadline 22 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 628 | Submission Open
Keywords: horse; equine internal medicine; veterinary diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Advances in Aquatic Animal Diseases submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 661 | Submission Open
Keywords: host– pathogen interactions; pathogenesis; diagnostics; prevention; disease; immunology; control; aquatic animals
Recent Advances in the Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Control of Metabolic and Immunological Diseases in Cattle
edited by , and Zipei Fan
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3884 | Submission Open
Keywords: metabolic diseases; immunological disorders; cattle health; disease diagnosis; pathogenesis; biomarkers; immune response; disease control; precision livestock farming; preventive strategies
Multidimensional Impacts of Infectious Diseases on Animal Welfare
edited by , and Tamara Ilić
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2839 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal welfare; infection diseases; behavior; health care; management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Exploring Antimicrobial Strategies in Veterinary Medicine: From In Vitro Research to In Vivo Applications
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1592 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); one health; infections; veterinary medicine; pathogens; antimicrobial agents
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
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