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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

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

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

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 called 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 invited submissions of original research articles, reviews, case studies, and perspectives that explore the multifaceted aspects of sustainable livestock genetic and breeding techniques. Potential topics included, but were 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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  1. Horses have undergone extensive natural and artificial selection, shaping the diversity of breeds observed today. Native Italian breeds present unique traits influenced by natural selection, such as adaptation...

    Authors: Vittoria Asti, Andrea Summer, Michela Ablondi, Cristina Sartori, Andrea Giontella, Valeria Pilastro, Samanta Mecocci, Katia Cappelli, Enrico Mancin, Angelica Oian, Roberto Mantovani, Stefano Capomaccio and Alberto Sabbioni
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:346
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  2. The Arbas Cashmere Goat from Inner Mongolia is renowned for its superior-quality cashmere, which is primarily produced by secondary hair follicles (SHFs). Secondary hair follicle stem cells (SHFSCs) are critic...

    Authors: Xiao-yu Han, Jia-ning Liu, Nan-xiang Sun, Yin-xian Zhang, Hao-bing Bai, Wei-guo Song, Xiao Hu, Hao Liang, Xiong Miao, Yun-mei He, Dong-jun Liu and Xu-dong Guo
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:277
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  3. The role of Muscovy ducks in industrial poultry production is gaining importance; however, their reproductive physiology remains poorly understood. This study examines changes in reproductive performance in fe...

    Authors: Martin Linde, Axel Wehrend and Abbas Farshad
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:274
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  4. In recent years, the livestock industry has shown increasing concern regarding the need to find effective alternatives to antibiotic products while also striving to produce high-quality livestock and poultry p...

    Authors: Yuxuan Wang, Guoping Chen, Changsong Liu, Yunxin Liao, Limin Wei, Hailong Wang, Junyi Luo, Jiajie Sun, Qianyun Xi, Yongliang Zhang and Ting Chen
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:233
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  5. The objective of this study was to assemble the mitochondrial genome of Bhadawari buffalo and do phylogenetic analysis of it. We assembled the complete mitochondrial sequence of Bhadawari buffalo de novo from sho...

    Authors: Ameya Santhosh, Vikas Vohra, Ravi Kumar Gandham, Rani Alex and Gopal Gowane
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:202
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  6. Global warming poses a significant threat to reproductive health of rabbits. Sustainable nutritional strategies are crucial for ensuring rabbit production and maintaining food security under these challenging ...

    Authors: Sameh A. Abdelnour, Mahmoud Abdelaal, Ramya Ahmad Sindi, Mohammed A. Alfattah, Wael A. Khalil, Laila B. Bahgat and Asmaa M. Sheiha
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:168
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  7. Phytochemicals have been effectively used to enhance the growth and productivity of farm animals, while the potential roles of essential oils and their nano-emulsions are limited. This plan was proposed to inv...

    Authors: Rehab F. S. A. Ismail, Wael A. Khalil, Sara I. Grawish, Karima Gh. M. Mahmoud, Sameh A. Abdelnour and Alaa M. A. Gad
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:11
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  8. This study explored the genetic basis of growth traits in Middle Anatolian Merino lambs using multi-locus genome-wide association study (GWAS) analyses. Descriptive statistics indicated moderate heritability (...

    Authors: Yalçın Yaman, Şükrü DOĞAN, Mesut KIRBAŞ, A. Taner ÖNALDI and Yavuz KAL
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:567
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  9. Recently, efforts like crossbreeding, strain crossing, and inbred hybridization have been performed to improve productive performance in native chickens. This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effects...

    Authors: Somayeh Pourhamidi, Ali Esmailizadeh, Mohamad Salarmoini and Masood Asadi Fozi
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:460
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  10. The present study aimed to investigate the impact of the light-emitting diode (LED) green light alone or in combination with melatonin on pecking-related hormone regulation during incubation under normal and u...

    Authors: Khwar Hayat, Rongjin Zheng, Tao Wang, Majid Al-Zahrani, Li Zeng, Zunzhong Ye, Bayan H. Sajer and Jinming Pan
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:433
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  11. Curcumin, the main polyphenol component of turmeric powder, has garnered increasing attention as an effective supplement in fish diets. A comparative trial was conducted to evaluate the impacts of dietary supp...

    Authors: El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa, Basma M. Hendam, Hagar Sedeek Dighiesh, Heba E. Abd Elnabi, Yasmin M. Abd El-Aziz, Moaheda E. H. Eissa, Sameh A. Abdelnour and Sara F. Ghanem
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:427
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  12. In the realm of animal breeding for sustainability, domestic camels have traditionally been valued for their milk and meat production. However, key aspects such as zoometrics, biomechanics, and behavior have o...

    Authors: Carlos Iglesias Pastrana, Francisco Javier Navas González, Martina Macri, María del Amparo Martínez Martínez, Elena Ciani and Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:418
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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.