Animals

Nutrition, Gut Microbiome and Health in Dogs and Cats

edited by

Ananda Portella Félix

, Ching-Yen Lin, Júlia Guazzelli Pezzali,

Rachel Pilla

and Jirayu Tanprasertsuk

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2897 | Submission Open

Keywords: dog; cat; companion animal; gut microbiome; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Intervention Strategies to Control Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry

edited by

Palmy Jesudhasan

,

Komala Arsi

and

Anna Luiza Facchetti Vinhaes Assumpção

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2644 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; probiotics; prebiotics; organic acids anti-microbial peptides; Salmonella; Campylobacter; natural feed additives; diet; poultry; microbiome; metagenomics; toxins; antibiotic resistance; phage therapy; poultry health; vaccines; immunity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

The Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Wildlife—Second Edition

edited by

Ángela Magnet

and

Fernando Izquierdo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2062 | Submission Open

Keywords: wildlife epidemiology; vector-borne diseases; zoonotic transmission; emerging infectious diseases; diagnostic strategies; surveillance and monitoring; climate change impact; wildlife health; prophylactic measures; wildlife– human interface; zoonotic potential

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Research Advances in Pig Reproduction

edited by

Agata Żmijewska

, Grzegorz Panasiewicz and Aleksandra Kurzyńska

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1943 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig; reproduction; advanced technologies; reproductive tract; artificial reproductive techniques; sow; boar; omics techniques; bioengineering

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Recent Advances in Probiotics Application on Animal Health

edited by

Irida Palamidi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; animal health; microbiota; immune system; quorum sensing; gut; host signaling; productivity; health biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Genetic Diversity, Innovative Utilization and Microbiome Profile of Local Pig Breeds

edited by

Enrico D’ Alessandro

and

Cai Chen

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open

Keywords: pig; local breeds; genetic improvement; genomics selection; QTL; pig production; microbiome; traceability; typical product; conservation; biodiversity; food safety; gene annotation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Pigs)

Pet Foods Safety

edited by

Janak Dhakal

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1364 | Submission Open

Keywords: pet foods; foodborne pathogens; human health; raw pet foods; raw meat-based diets; dry pet foods; semi-moist pet foods; pet treats; Salmonella; Listeria; Escherichia coli; cross-contamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Current Research in Waterfowl

edited by

Terri J. Maness

and Jacquelyn K. Grace

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1356 | Submission Open

Keywords: waterfowl; disease ecology; climate change; migration; conservation; One Health; microbiome; physiology; toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Birds)

Update on Role of Equine Microbiota in Health & Disease

edited by Joy Leng

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1347 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine; microbiome; DNA sequencing; gastrointestinal health; colic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Current Challenges for Poultry Energy Utilization

edited by Mahmoud Mohamed Khalil and Laura S. David

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1321 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry; dietary energy; feed processing; energy evaluation; energy metabolism; metabolic pathway; energy sources

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Recent Advances in Poultry Respiratory and Immunosuppressive Viral Diseases, Volume II

edited by

Elena Catelli

,

Caterina Lupini

and

Giulia Mescolini

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1257 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry; epidemiology; vaccines; avian coronavirus; infectious laryngotracheitis; Newcastle disease; avian influenza

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Fats and Oils in Poultry Feed: Recent Scientific Insights

edited by

Alexandra Wealleans

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1042 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry; lipids; fats; dietary; oxidation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Nutrition)

Advances in Omics to Enhance Livestock Production

edited by Loan Nguyen and Harrison Lamb

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 980 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock production; omics; animal growth; product quality; fertility; machine learning

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

Poultry Housing in 21st Century: Improving Production, Health and Welfare

edited by

Daniella Jorge De Moura

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 977 | Submission Open

Keywords: precision livestock farming; environmental control; smart housing; animal welfare

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Wildlife Clinical Pathology: A One Health Key to Ecosystem Assessment

edited by J. Jill Heatley, Jessica A. Hokamp and Karen E. Russell

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 771 | Submission Open

Keywords: wildlife; clinical pathology; ecohealth; biochemistry; hematology; ecology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wildlife)

Everlasting Battle against Animal Cruelty: Are We Making Progress?

edited by

Simona Normando

and

Laura Contalbrigo

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 733 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal cruelty; animal welfare; human– animal interactions; animal abuse; animal protection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Ethics)

Second Edition of Fasciolosis and Gastrointestinal Helminthiasis of Ruminants and Equids

edited by

Jacques Cabaret

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 616 | Submission Open

Keywords: host resistance; anthelmintics; TST; Fasciola; gastrointestinal helminths

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

Epigenetics in Animal Development

edited by Jéssica Ispada

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 547 | Submission Open

Keywords: epigenetics; animal development; DNA methylation; histone post-translational modifications; non-coding RNAs; environmental effects on gene expression; epigenetic reprogramming; embryonic stem cells; cell differentiation; comparative epigenetics

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

Nutritional Factors Affecting Poultry Skeletal Growth and Health

edited by

Reza Akbari Moghaddam Kakhki

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 398 | Submission Open

Keywords: bone development; bone disorders; poultry; broiler nutrition; laying hen nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Poultry)

Wild Canids of North America: Policy, Ethics and Science

edited by

Michelle L. Lute

and

Francisco Santiago-Ávila

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 397 | Submission Open

Keywords: canid conservation; human– wildlife conflict; coexistence; North America; animal ethics; hybridization; genetics; rewilding; human dimensions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Mammals)

Animal Welfare: Laws, Policy and Alternative Approaches to Drive Improvements across Animal Industries

edited by

Alexandra Whittaker

and Rochelle Palazzo nee Morton

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 318 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal law; animal welfare; welfare education; assurance schemes; welfare policy; GATT

(This special issue belongs to the Section Public Policy, Politics and Law)

Reproduction of Small Animals: Physiology, Pathology and Performance, Second Edition

edited by

Fiona K. Hollinshead

,

Greg Burns

and

Natali Krekeler

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial insemination; contraception; litter size; transcervical insemination; in vitro fertilization; ovulation; LH surge; semen cryopreservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Reproduction)

Food from Equids: Production, Quality, Promotion, and Commercialization

edited by

Klemen Potocnik

,

Ana Kaić

and

Elisabetta Salimei

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: equine; production; meat; meat products; consumers; food quality; value-add products; new methodology; sensory evaluation; carcass traits; physicochemical properties; pre-slaughter conditions; post-slaughter factors; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Second Edition of Oxidative Stress in Animal Production: Molecular Mechanisms and Protection

edited by

Peter F. Surai

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidants; poultry; pigs; ruminants; selenium; vitamin E; carnitine; taurine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Exploring Stress Responses in Farm Animals: A Focus on Physiological and Behavioral Aspects

edited by Désirée Gellatly and Tiago da Silva Valente

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress indicators; physiological response; behavior; pain-mitigation; farm animals; livestock

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Physiology)

Infectious Lameness in Cattle and Sheep

edited by Richard Murray

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 125 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbiology; micro-environment surrounding the ruminant digit during housing indoors and at pasture; costs of these diseases— direct and indirect; external and parenteral treatment of these infections; genetic susceptibility of cattle to digital dermatitis; pathology and pathophysiology of both diseases; B and T cell responses to ruminant digital skin infections; control and prevention— improved husbandry; footpaths; and vaccination

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

EMG and Biomechanical Analysis of the Equine Gait

edited by

Jane M. Williams

and Russell Mackechnie-Guire

submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport horse; racehorse; equine performance; muscle; training; fitness; fatigue; gait analysis; lameness; performance analysis; electromyography

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Diagnostic Approach and Treatment of Orthopedic Disease in Dogs and Cats

edited by

Francesco Macrì

and

Simona Di Pietro

submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15307 | Submission Open

Keywords: dog; cat; feline; orthopedic disease; lameness; radiology; ultrasound; TC; MRI; CEUS; elastography; surgery; arthroscopy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Foot and Claw Health in Dairy Cow

edited by

Menno Holzhauer

submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3015 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy cattle; lameness; claw disorders; durability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Small Animal Surgery Focus on Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Minimally Invasive Surgery

edited by

Lavinia Elena Chiti

,

Antonio Pozzi

and

Federico Massari

submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1403 | Submission Open

Keywords: minimally invasive surgery; laparoscopy; thoracoscopy; minimally invasive osteosynthesis; arthroscopy; dog; cat; minimally invasive neurosurgery

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

Paleoecology, Genomics and Genetic Diversity of American Bison and Other Bovine Species

edited by

Igor Ovchinnikov

submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open

Keywords: bison; buffalo; bovine species; paleoecology of habitats; genetic diversity; ancient and modern genomes; evolution of bison and other bovine species; conservation; great Plains; dental calculus and microfossils; oral and gut microbiomes

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

Advances in Companion Animal Genetic Diseases

edited by

Osamu Yamato

submission deadline 7 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8196 | Submission Open

Keywords: dog; cat; genetic disorder; inherited disease; mutation; pathogenic mechanism; clinical significance; molecular epidemiology; prevention; molecular therapy

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

Zooarchaeology: The History of Animal-Human Relations in the Natural and Cultural Environment

edited by

Daniel Makowiecki

,

Edyta Pasicka

and

Maciej Janeczek

submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 12 articles | Viewed by 16194 | Submission Open

Keywords: zooarchaeology/archaeozoology; archaeology; culture; environment; animal– human relationship; animal migrations; animal diseases; DNA; isotopes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)

Bacterial and Viral Diseases in Aquatic Animals

edited by

Yi Geng

submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10897 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial diseases; viral diseases; pathogenesis; epidemiology and pathology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Aquatic Animals)

Advances in Equine Reproductive Immunology during Early Pregnancy

edited by

Juan Cuervo-Arango

submission deadline 10 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: mare; embryo; maternal recognition of pregnancy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Equids)

Symbiosis in Animal-Assisted Interventions

edited by

Angela K. Fournier

submission deadline 14 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3437 | Submission Open

Keywords: symbiosis; animal-assisted intervention; human– animal interaction; human– animal bond; cost– benefit relationship

(This special issue belongs to the Section Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion)

Investigations of the Oral Microbiota in Health and Disease in Companion Animals

edited by

Jamie Gail Anderson

,

Holly H. Ganz

and

Elisa Scarsella

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8087 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral; microbiota; microbiome; dysbiosis; mucosal immune system; next-generation-sequencing; veterinary species

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

Zoo Animals: How Actual Zoological Institutions Assess, Ensure, and Promote Their Animals’ Welfare?

edited by

Fabienne Delfour

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5140 | Submission Open

Keywords: zoo; behavior; enrichment; captivity; stressors; welfare of animals in captivity; restricted mobility; effects of stressors on animal behaviour; non-living sources of stress; captivity-specific stressors; socialisation; social interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Zoo Animals)

Naturally Occurring Canine Lower Urinary Tract Neoplasia

edited by

Maureen A. Griffin

and

William T. N. Culp

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4803 | Submission Open

Keywords: neoplasia; lower urinary tract; canine; invasive urothelial carcinoma; transitional cell carcinoma; prostate carcinoma

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

Dietary Interventions in Companion Animals and Prevention of Nutrition Disorders

edited by

Leonardo Leonardi

and

Eleonora Calzoni

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3885 | Submission Open

Keywords: dietary strategies; prevention of nutrition disorders; owners’ perception; alternative feedstuff; nutritional dis-orders; obesity; malnutrition; vitamin deficiencies; mineral deficiencies; overconsumption; gastrointestinal disorders; feeding strategy; companion animal health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Current Status of Neuromuscular Disorders in Companion Animals—Case Reports

edited by

Theresa E. Pancotto

and Erik Johnson

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3043 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor unit disease; neuromuscular disease; dog; cat; electrodiagnostic study; lower motor neuron

(This special issue belongs to the Section Companion Animals)

Impact of Nutrition on Reproduction and Fetal Programming of Beef Cattle

edited by Marcelo Vedovatto and Matheus Ferreira

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2659 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrients; pregnancy rate; epigenetics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Genetics and Genomics of Small Ruminants Prolificacy

edited by

Gabriel Anaya Calvo-Rubio

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1641 | Submission Open

Keywords: prolificacy; ruminants; gene; genomic; selection; improvement

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

Antibiotic Use in Farms and Its Relation to Husbandry Practices and Animal Welfare

edited by

Nancy De Briyne

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1569 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal welfare; AMR; antibiotic resistance; husbandry practices; farm animals; livestock; animal well-being; ethical farming

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

Rumen Microbiome and Metabolome in Dairy Cattle

edited by

Marina Martínez-Álvaro

and

Gemma Miller

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 466 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy; rumen; microbiome; metabolome; feed efficiency; methane; milk quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Cattle)

Veterinary Nursing in Small Animal Medicine

edited by Adesola Odunayo, Harold Davis and Erik Fausak

submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary nursing; veterinary technology; canine nursing; feline nursing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

Antibiotic Use in Animals—Second Edition

edited by

Pedro Marín Carrillo

submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2148 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotics; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; PK/PD integration; susceptibility; withdrawal periods; bioavailability; drug dosage adjustment; therapeutic drug monitoring; sustained- or controlled-release formulations; pharmacokinetic drug interactions

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

Role of Mitochondrial Functions in Animal Health and Diseases

edited by

Hui Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open

Keywords: mitochondria; animal health; diseases; oxidative phosphorylation; DNA; inflammation; DNA damage

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

Sustainable Animal Breeding for the Green Transition

edited by

Masoud Shirali

, Suzanne J. Rowe and Nóirín McHugh

submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 148 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal breeding; emission; production efficiency; animal health and welfare; breeding strategies; biodiversity; resilience to climate change; climate-smart animal breeding; climate change mitigation and adaptation; multi-omics and meta-omics

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

Companion Animal Welfare: Focusing on the Future

edited by Grace Carroll and Alison Wills

submission deadline 25 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10002 | Submission Open

Keywords: One Welfare; human behaviour change; exotic species; technological advances; companion animal relinquishment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Welfare)

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