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Molecular Epidemiology of Parasitic Infection in Wild and Domestic Animals
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submission deadline 25 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1881 | Submission Open
Keywords: molecular epidemiology; infection; genetic polymorphism; nematode; tapeworm; trematode; protozoon
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Vision in Focus: Advances in Veterinary Ophthalmology submission deadline 29 Sep 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10026 | Submission Open
Keywords: ocular pathology; histopathology; ocular diagnostic; ocular therapy; systemic diseases
Porcine Health Management: Virus Infection and Epidemic Disease
edited by and
submission deadline 29 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2068 | Submission Open
Keywords: biosecurity; viral epidemics; swine viral pathogens; surveillance and detection; prevention and control; African swine fever virus (ASFV); porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV); porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV); porcine circovirus (PCV); classical swine fever virus (CSFV); foot and mouth disease virus (FMDV); seneca A virus; porcine hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus (PHEV); porcine rotavirus (PoRV); porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV)
Probiotics in Veterinary Medicine: Mechanisms, Gut Microbiota Modulation, and Therapeutic Applications
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submission deadline 29 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; veterinary medicine; gut microbiota; microbiota modulation; therapeutic applications; mechanisms of action
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Advances in Morphology and Histopathology in Veterinary Medicine
edited by Ilaria D'Aquino, and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 13 articles | Viewed by 20106 | 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)
Advanced Therapy in Companion Animals—3rd Edition
edited by and Zhijun Zhong
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 15 articles | Viewed by 15192 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animals; advanced therapy; regenerative medicine; gene therapy; immunotherapy; precision medicine; novel diagnostics; minimally invasive procedures; veterinary clinical trials; personalized treatment
Veterinary Microbial Genomics: Advances in Animal Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1322 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; whole-genome sequencing; metagenomics; resistome; plasmids; mobile genetic elements; genomic surveillance; One Health; veterinary pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
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 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1376 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary; PMWS; pigs; biosecurity; prophylactic; breeding
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Emerging Viral Pathogens in Domestic and Wild Animals
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submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4475 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; emerging viruses; domestic animals; wildlife animals; domestic–wildlife interface
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Zoonotic Diseases: Early Detection, Surveillance, and Control in Veterinary Practice
edited by Santi Maneewatchararangsri
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6629 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic diseases; early detection; disease surveillance; One Health; veterinary practice; epidemiology; rapid diagnostic techniques; emerging zoonoses; risk assessment; disease control strategies; public health; climate change and disease transmission; veterinary public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis)
Evaluation of Novel Nutritional Strategies for Livestock Using Metabolic or Mathematical Method submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3354 | Submission Open
Keywords: meta-analysis; mathematical simulation modeling; computational metabolomics; machine learning; predictive analytics; sheep and goats; beef and dairy cattle; poultry, rabbits and swine; feed additives; animal metabolism; metabolomic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary 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 31 Oct 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13789 | 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)
Natural Products in Veterinary Therapy: Evidence, Applications, and Integrative Approaches to Improve Animal Health and Welfare submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6463 | Submission Open
Keywords: phytotherapy; apitherapy; natural products; essential oils; phytocomplexes; nutraceuticals; veterinary medicine; animal health; animal welfare; farm animals; companion animals; exotic animals; pets; One Health
Progress in Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Strategies for Livestock
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3204 | Submission Open
Keywords: broad-spectrum antivirals; livestock viral infections; molecular epidemiology; virus–host interactions; antiviral mechanisms; viral evolution; veterinary virology; One Health
Veterinary Management in Wildlife Farming: Behavior, Welfare, Stress Physiology, and Artificial Rearing submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2589 | Submission Open
Keywords: wildlife farming; ex situ conservation of wildlife; captive breeding; veterinary management; animal behavior and welfare; stress physiology; endocrine monitoring; behavioral assessment; stereotypic behavior; behavioral structure and diversity; social environment; reproductive management; artificial rearing; conservation breeding
Pet Nutrition and Gut Health
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submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1917 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbiota; pet nutrition; dogs; cats; gut health; functional pet foods; ingredients; immune regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Current Method and Perspective in Animal Reproduction—2nd Edition
edited by Yongxun Jin, , and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1723 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal reproduction; assisted reproductive technologies; fertility; gamete biology; embryo transfer; artificial insemination; reproductive physiology; reproductive biotechnology; cryopreservation; hormonal regulation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Recent Developments in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology from Molecular Insights to Clinical Applications
edited by Lingchen Yang and Yan Wang
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 925 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary pharmacology; drug mechanisms; veterinary toxicology; pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; toxic substance management; species-specific drug therapy; therapeutic efficacy; drug delivery systems; personalized veterinary medicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology)
Challenges in Diagnostics and Control of Parasitic Zoonoses
edited by Danica Bogunović and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 560 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasitic zoonoses; integrated approach; methodology; one health; diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology Research: From Tumor Biology to Therapy
edited by , Fernanda Seixas and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal models; neoplasia; comparative oncology; molecular oncology; cancer biomarkers
Microbiome and Its Impact on Animal Health and Production
edited by , Tianxiang Zhang and Yimeng Li
submission deadline 3 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1214 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal microbiome; gut microbiota; host–microbe interactions; animal health and production; microbiome-based interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Companion Animals
edited by Clarissa Souza
submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; antibiotic; antifungal
Advances in Veterinary Theriogenology: Reproduction and Fertility
edited by and Ahmed S. Abdoon
submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal reproduction; management; biotechnologies; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Reproduction, Health and Pathology of Fish in a Changing Climate submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 304 | Submission Open
Keywords: fish reproduction; climate change; embryonic and larval development; fish health and pathology; wild and cultured populations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Inflammatory and Degenerative Disorders in Veterinary Medicine: Molecular Mechanisms, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Strategies
edited by Hui Bai and
submission deadline 11 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1194 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary medicine; inflammatory diseases; degenerative diseases; animal diseases; pathogenesis; disease mechanisms; diagnostic methods; biomarkers; therapeutics; preventive measures; immunology; oxidative stress; apoptosis (cell death); comparative medicine; translational research; phytotherapy; regenerative medicine; canine; feline; bovine; porcine; equine medicine
Integrative Bioinformatics for Veterinary Physiology and Animal Health
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submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrative bioinformatics; veterinary physiology; animal health; veterinary genomics; functional genomics; multi-omics integration; systems biology; precision livestock farming; genomic selection; animal disease genomics; machine learning in veterinary science
Feed Fermentation and Animal Health: Nutrition and Metabolism
edited by , Zhe Sun and
submission deadline 27 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8016 | Submission Open
Keywords: feed fermentation; animal nutrition; animal health; gut health; sustainable agriculture; silage; fermented feeds; probiotics; lactic acid bacteria (LAB); yeast / yeast cultures; solid-state fermentation; gut microbiota / microbiome; feed digestibility; nutrient availability; organic acids; pathogen inhibition; immune modulation; anti-oxidation; anti-inflammatory; feed conversion ratio (FCR); phytate degradation; long-term effects; animal performance; quality control; cost-effectiveness; optimal inclusion levels; environment and food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
Sperm Biotechnology in Animals Reproduction—2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13836 | 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)
Innovations in Small Animal Reproduction and Fertility Management submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3259 | 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)
The Progress of Equine Medical Research in China
edited by and Rebecca Sarah Victoria Parkes
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1428 | Submission Open
Keywords: China; equine medicine; equine surgery; sports medicine; diagnostic imaging; reproduction; antimicrobial resistance; epidemiology; infectious diseases; public health
One Health Perspectives on Ruminant Mastitis: Animal Health and Nutrition, Milk Safety, Microbiome, and Public Health Interfaces submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1179 | Submission Open
Keywords: mastitis; milk safety; One Health; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Small Animal Reproduction: Clinical, Molecular and Biotechnological Perspectives submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open
Keywords: canine and feline theriogenology; hormonal therapy and prevention; estrous cycle regulation; contraception; climate change
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics)
Genomic Selection and Precision Breeding in Livestock and Companion Animals
edited by Huiming Ju
submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomic selection; precision breeding; livestock genetics; companion animal genetics; genomic prediction; functional genomics; GWAS; disease resistance; multi-omics integration
Role of Artificial Intelligence in Disease Diagnostics in Veterinary Medicine submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; veterinary diagnostics; medical imaging; condition monitoring; machine learning; digital pathology; animal health monitoring; trustworthy AI
Viral Diseases in Animals: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Control
edited by Shuanghui Yin
submission deadline 4 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 2321 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; viral diseases; vaccine development; zoonotic infections; diagnostic methods; disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Innovative Approaches in Precision Oncology and Translational Advances of Small Animal Cancer Research
edited by Raffaella De Maria, and
submission deadline 11 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 199 | Submission Open
Keywords: target therapy; pre-clinical models; clinical oncology; immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
Advances in Veterinary Obstetrics: Focus on Reproductive Physiology and Pathology submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4437 | 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)
New Insights into Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases in Domestic and Wild Animals submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3243 | 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)
Wildlife Health and Disease in Conservation—2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2831 | Submission Open
Keywords: conservation; wildlife; disease; climate change; habitat encroachment; endangered species; natural disasters; host–pathogen relationships
Evaluation of Feeds and Additives on Metabolic or Metabolomic Research on Animal Production—2nd Edition
edited by Héctor Aarón Lee-Rangel and Pedro Abel Hernandez Garcia
submission deadline 18 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open
Keywords: cattle; sheep and goats; swine, poultry, rabbit; feed additives; non-conventional ingredients; plant secondary metabolites; feed evaluation; animal performance; greenhouse gases; gut health; nutrient metabolism; sustainability; metabolism; metabolomic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases in Veterinary Medicine)
The Behavior, Management, and Welfare of Horses
edited by Lesley A. Hawson and Barbara Padalino
submission deadline 20 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4386 | 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)
Immunology and Pathology Research of Aquaculture
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submission deadline 23 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquatic diseases; immunology; pathogen detection; pathology; disease management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Anatomy, Histology and Pathology)
AI, Deep Learning and Machine Learning in Veterinary Clinical Applications: 2nd Edition
edited by Liana Fericean, and
submission deadline 26 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2197 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); deep learning (DL); veterinary diagnostics; disease prediction; medical imaging; animal health; monitoring clinical applications
Advances in Veterinary Nephrology and Urology of Small Animals submission deadline 30 Dec 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18924 | 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)
From Barn to Table: Animal Health, Welfare, and Food Safety submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 16185 | 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)
Pathogens in Wildlife and Companion Animal: From Discovery to One Health Implications
edited by and Zhijun Zhong
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 6950 | Submission Open
Keywords: environmental reservoirs; environmental drivers; ecological interface; habitat change; environmental transmission; anthropogenic pressures; climate-related disease risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Advances in Livestock Health: Microbiota, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Management Practices
edited by and Emmanuel Okechukwu Njoga
submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5648 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; livestock health; microbiota; veterinary epidemiology; public health; One Health; zoonotic diseases; livestock management; bacterial zoonotic pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Focus on Tumours in Pet Animals: 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 5174 | Submission Open
Keywords: dog; cat; horse; rabbit; pet; neoplasia; tumour; cancer; oncology; genetics; pathology; diagnosis; prognosis; treatment; resistance; biomarker; presentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
Bacterial Infectious Diseases in Animals: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Control Strategies
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3771 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary; bacteria; epidemiology; pathogenesis; immunity; prevention; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology)
Gastrointestinal, Liver and Pancreatic Disorders in Companion Animals: Emerging Trends and Clinical Management
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2596 | Submission Open
Keywords: small animal gastroenterology; hepatobiliary disease; pancreatitis; gut microbiome; clinical management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Veterinary Internal Medicine)
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