Mastitis in Dairy Animals
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 1317
Special Issue Editors
Interests: mammalian mammary gland immune physiology; prevention and treatment of mastitis; diseases of small animals
Interests: mastitis of dairy cow; animal nutrition; matabolism of fatty acid
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mastitis remains one of the most prevalent and economically significant diseases affecting dairy animals worldwide, leading to reduced milk yield, altered milk composition, and increased veterinary costs. This Special Issue, titled “Mastitis in Animals”, aims to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of mastitis. It welcomes research covering bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, antimicrobial resistance, host–pathogen interactions, and immune responses in different dairy species. Studies on diagnostic innovations, management strategies, and alternative therapies such as probiotics, phytochemicals, or immunomodulators are particularly encouraged. By integrating molecular, clinical, and epidemiological perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to promote sustainable mastitis control and enhance animal welfare and milk quality within modern dairy production systems.
Dr. Hongyu Dai
Dr. Tianle Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mastitis
- dairy animals
- udder health
- antimicrobial resistance
- immune response
- host–pathogen interaction
- milk quality
- diagnostics
- prevention
- treatment
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