Call for papers - Advances in breeding and genetics to support sustainable livestock systems

Guest Editors

Sena Ardicli, DVM, PhD, Bursa Uludag University, Türkiye
Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, MS, DVM, PhD, South China Agricultural, China

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 10 February 2025

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Advances in breeding and genetics to support sustainable livestock systems.

This Collection aims to explore innovative technologies tailored to enhance sustainability within livestock production systems. With the increasing demand for livestock products worldwide, it's crucial to adopt sustainable breeding and genetics practices to maintain the resilience and productivity of livestock systems. Innovative methods targeting disease resistance, climate resilience, and resource efficiency in animal agriculture are essential for fostering sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare while mitigating environmental impacts and bolstering global food security initiatives.

New Content Item This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Sena Ardicli, DVM, PhD, Bursa Uludag University, Türkiye

Sena Ardicli earned his Bachelor’s degree in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Bursa Uludag University, Türkiye. He received his first PhD degree in 2015 at the same institution. He is currently working towards his second PhD degree in Biology. He is an Associate Professor at the Bursa Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Genetics in Türkiye. His primary fields of scientific study are genetic markers related to quantitative traits, genomic selection, and gene regulation. He has joined the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF) in the Immunology Research Group. He is currently pursuing research on epithelial cells in organoids and organ-on-chips.

Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza, MS, DVM, PhD, South China Agricultural, China

Dr Sayed Haidar Abbas Raza is working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the South China Agricultural University China. His research expertise in animal breeding and genetics on beef production and quality improvement through the application of molecular techniques. His area of interest is the molecular regulation of adipogenesis and myogenesis for meat quality in livestock Science. He is an expert in beef quality improvement through the application of Transgenic animal production, Marker-Assisted Selection, and genetic characterization of indigenous livestock resources projects. He is a working Guest Editor and reviewer for different international journals.

About the Collection

BMC Veterinary Research is calling for submissions to our Collection on Advances in breeding and genetics to support sustainable livestock systems.

As global demands for livestock products continue to rise, there is an urgent need for sustainable breeding and genetics practices to ensure the resilience and productivity of livestock systems. Innovative approaches to supporting sustainable livestock systems address key challenges including disease resistance, climate resilience, and resource efficiency in animal agriculture. Understanding the intricacies of breeding and genetics in the context of sustainable livestock systems can improve animal welfare and productivity but also mitigate environmental impacts and contribute to global food security efforts.

We invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that explore the multifaceted aspects of sustainable livestock genetic and breeding techniques. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

Application of precision diagnostics in companion animal care
Personalized treatment approaches for animal health conditions
Integration of data analytics and artificial intelligence in veterinary practice
Advancements in precision nutrition for optimizing animal health and performance
Genomic selection for disease resistance in livestock

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Advances in breeding and genetics to support sustainable livestock systems" from the dropdown menu.

Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all of the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.

The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.