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Veterinary public health and food security

Guest Editors:
Mahdi Askari Badouei, PhD, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Mian Muhammad Awais, PhD, M. Phil, DVM, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan

BMC Veterinary Research called for submissions to our Collection on Veterinary public health and food security. In recent years, the intricate link between animal health, human health, and food security has gained recognition, demanding a multidisciplinary approach to address global challenges like zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and sustainable food production. 

We welcomed submissions on topics like antimicrobial resistance, vaccination impact, disease detection, sustainable livestock, food waste reduction, nutritional aspects, innovative technologies, and global food security policies.


New Content ItemThis Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health & Wellbeing, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption & Production

Meet the Guest Editor

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Mahdi Askari Badouei: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran

Mahdi Askari is a university lecturer on general, diagnostic and pathogenic bacteriology and also a researcher in veterinary and public health bacteriology. His main fields of interest include virulence, epidemiology, pathogenesis and resistance of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in animals and its zoonotic risk for humans. He is currently working on emerging pathogenic Escherichia spp. in Escherichia coli research lab at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran.


Mian Muhammad Awais: Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan
Dr Awais is currently working as an Associate Professor at Department of Pathobiology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Pakistan. He is also Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK. His research expertise encompasses different aspects of One Health at human- animal-environment interface. He is mainly working on epidemiological mapping and control of zoonotic diseases in economically deprived communities. He is the lead scientist of One Health research group and is currently working as Principal Investigator of different research projects around the theme of One Health awarded by different funding agencies. He is an active member of various professional societies/bodies. Additionally, he is also serving as a member of reviewer boards of various funding agencies. Dr Awais is also recipient of national/international research grants and other awards including Emerging Leaders Award-2022 from Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene-UK, AMBO Fellowship Award from NSTDA, Best Young Scientist Award and Research Productivity Award by Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of Pakistan.  

About the Collection

BMC Veterinary Research called for submissions to our Collection on Veterinary public health and food security.

The complex relationship between animal health, human health, and food security has gained increasing recognition in recent years. Zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and the sustainable production of safe and nutritious food are pressing global challenges that require a multidisciplinary approach. Veterinary public health has emerged as a pivotal discipline, encompassing the interconnected realms of the global food system.

This Collection sought to present a comprehensive overview of current research and innovations in the field of veterinary public health and food security in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Research on zoonotic diseases enhances our understanding of disease transmission, improving public health and well-being (SDG 3). Addressing antimicrobial resistance ensures safe food access, promoting Zero Hunger (SDG 2). Sustainable livestock practices and responsible consumption minimize environmental impacts, conserve resources, and enhance food security (SDG 12). Advancing our knowledge in these areas will drive us towards a healthier, hunger-free, and more sustainable future.

Submissions may have covered a range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Antimicrobial resistance and its implications for food safety and public health
  • Influence of vaccination programs on animal health, food safety, and human health
  • Surveillance systems for early detection of diseases jeopardizing food safety
  • Sustainable livestock production and its impact on food security and environmental sustainability
  • Strategies to reduce food waste and enhance food security in the context of veterinary public health
  • Nutritional aspects of animal-source foods in human health
  • Innovative technologies and interventions for improving veterinary public health
  • Policy and governance frameworks for ensuring food security and safety in a globalized market


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  1. Antimicrobial use (AMU) by veterinarians is crucial for animal health management worldwide. Its extensive and improper use with insufficient monitoring has raised concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR)....

    Authors: Ibrahim M. Alzuheir, Adnan Fayyad and Ahmed Thabet
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:356
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  2. The study was conducted in two selected districts of Kembata Tembaro Zone, Southern Ethiopia with objectives of to assess the production system, and egg quality of village chicken reared under traditional mana...

    Authors: Eskindir Amanuel, Desalegn Amanuel and Edao Shanku
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:287
    Content type: Research Published on:

  3. Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious and economically devastating disease of cloven-hoofed animals. In India, the FMD Control Program has been ongoing for the last two decades. A 3AB3 nonstructu...

    Authors: Ankit Pannu, Swati Dahiya, Anshul Lather, Amandeep Kaur, Punesh Sangwan, Neelam Rani, C. S. Patil, Vikas Yadav, Naresh K. Kakker, Rajeev Ranjan and Jajati Keshari Mohapatra
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:247
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  4. Antibiotics are used in animal husbandry to control infectious diseases. Different stressors can compromise animal health, leaving piglets vulnerable to pathogens, especially enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETE...

    Authors: Carla Tort-Miró, Laura Lorenzo-Rebenaque, Laura Montoro-Dasi, Santiago Vega, Juan Carlos Rodríguez, María-Paz Ventero, Maria Teresa Pérez-Gracia, Judith Guitart-Matas, Noemí Giler-Baquerizo, Ana Marco-Fuertes, Giuseppe D’Auria, Clara Marin and Lourdes Migura-Garcia
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:246
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  5. This study was based on a sample of 1,395 pig farmers from the fixed observation points in rural China in 2019. By applying a damage control model with an exponential distribution as the loss function, this st...

    Authors: Yaguan Hu, Kailong Wang, Wenjuan Mi and Yanli Yu
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:243
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  6. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is one of the most common pathogens causing endometritis in dairy cows. The presence of genes encoding extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) and biofilm formation are important factors c...

    Authors: Lei Wang, Jiamian Wang, Kang Zhang, Jingyan Zhang, Dongan Cui, Junyan Wang, Peng Ji, Yanming Wei and Jianxi Li
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:235
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  7. Transmissible gastroenteritis (TGE) is a highly contagious intestinal disease caused by transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV). The primary techniques for identifying TGEV involve enzyme-linked immunosorbe...

    Authors: Haiyang Wang, Zhao Qi, Jiale Wang, Zhenjie He, Liting Lu, Zhe Chen, Ying Shao, Guijun Wang, Zhenyu Wang, Jian Tu and Xiangjun Song
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:234
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  8. Bovine diarrhea virus (BVDV) is considered to be the most common pathogen causing severe diarrhea in cattle worldwide and can cause Bovine viral diarrhea (BVD). Clinical manifestations of fever, diarrhea, ulce...

    Authors: Lingling Jiang, Pu Wang, Gang Zhang, Xiaoxia Niu, Qiang Liu, Ruijin Liang, Sinong Zhang and Yong Li
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:232
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  9. Nowadays, broilers reared in intensive farming become more susceptible to oxidative stress, which impairs their performance and the quality of their products. Arginine (G) is a crucial amino acid for chickens ...

    Authors: Ahmed Alfifi, Marwa I. Abd El-Hamid, Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem, H. S. Al-Khalaifah, Wessam Youssef, Samah S. Khalil, Afaf Al-Nasser, Eman Elkhawaga, Eman Mahmoud Elmehrath, Arwa H. Nassar, Gamilat A. Elsaid, Amal S. A. El Oksh and Doaa Ibrahim
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:226
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  10. Pentatrichomonas hominis is a zoonotic pathogen linked to gastrointestinal diseases in various animal species and humans. However, its prevalence of in wild rodents remains unexplored. Therefore, investigating th...

    Authors: Yan Tang, Hai-Tao Wang, Jing-Hao Li, Qing-Yu Hou, Si-Yuan Qin, He Ma, Ya Qin, Quan Zhao, Hany M. Elsheikha and Shuo Liu
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:218
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  11. Participatory abattoir appraisals and observational analysis were conducted in selected local abattoirs in the Wolaita, Ethiopia with the aims of assessing (i) the physical facilities available in these abatto...

    Authors: Melese Yilma Zaba, Asefa Asmare, Joseph P. Cassidy and Stephen V. Gordon
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:208
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  12. China, especially the Chinese mainland, is a highly endemic area of hepatitis E, and its incidence rate has been increasing in recent years. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the causative agent of hepatitis E, with ...

    Authors: Wei Wang, Wencheng Wu, Min Chen and Zheng Teng
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:136
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  13. Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) is a causative agent of enteric and respiratory diseases in cattle and is responsible for severe economic losses. Recently, a novel BCoV variant with 12-nucleotide deletion or inserti...

    Authors: Long Zhao, Dong Wang, Huihua Jiang, Qingyun Gu, Haihui Gao, Liang Zhang, Wenhui Liu, Shengqing Li, Xiaodong Kang and Kangkang Guo
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:92
    Content type: Research Published on:

  14. Aflatoxin has a negative impact on the health of both humans and animals. One of the reasons for financial losses in the chicken sector is aflatoxicosis. In chickens, aflatoxicosis results in lowered growth ra...

    Authors: Marwa Abo Bakr Hamouda, Adel Hassan Saad, Amr Abd El-khalik Abd El- hamid El-Saadany, Tamer Mohammed Hafez Ahmed El Sharawey, Walied Abdo, Eman Mahmoud El-diasty, Sabreen Ezzat Fadl and Ehab Yahya Abdelhiee
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:72
    Content type: Research Published on:

  15. Coccidia are among the primary pathogens causing diarrhea and even fatalities in lambs. With the increasing use of chemical drugs to treat coccidiosis, the problem of drug resistance is becoming more and more ...

    Authors: Shuaiqi Liu, Shiheng Li, Shuqi Cheng, Manyu Liu, Jing Li, Senyang Li, Xiaoying Li, Longxian Zhang and Fuchun Jian
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:41
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  16. Wild game meat has over the years gained popularity across the globe as it is considered a food source with high protein content, low fat content, and a balanced composition of fatty acids and minerals, which ...

    Authors: Claire Julie Akwongo, Luca Borrelli, Kurt Houf, Alessandro Fioretti, Maria Francesca Peruzy and Nicoletta Murru
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:14
    Content type: Systematic Review Published on:

  17. Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent of Q fever in humans, a zoonosis of increasingly important public health concern. The disease results in significant economic losses to livestock farmers and its presenc...

    Authors: Nusirat Elelu, Nwachukwu Raymond Chinedu, Balkees A. Yakub-Obalowu, Ismail A. Odetokun and Ahmad I. Al-Mustapha
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2025 21:8
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  18. The Protozoan pathogen Eimeria is a significant issue in poultry production. Scientists are concerned with finding alternative strategies due to the spread of resistance against the commonly employed coccidios...

    Authors: Shurug Albasyouni, Afra Alharbi, Esam Al-Shaebi, Saleh Al Quraishy and Rewaida Abdel-Gaber
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:586
    Content type: Research Published on:

  19. The growing use of real-time PCR (qPCR) as a diagnostic method for bovine TB (bTB) requires rapid and effective DNA extraction methods, which are crucial for its success. Automated DNA extraction methods based...

    Authors: V Lorente-Leal, A Gomez-Buendia, A Gutiérrez-Tobaruela, L de Juan, J Bezos and B Romero
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:568
    Content type: Research Published on:

  20. Due to the adverse effects of industrial chemicals and their carcinogenicity and toxicity for humans, the debates have increased on using natural preservatives. This study was conducted to investigate the inhi...

    Authors: Esraa Y. Abd-Elhamed, Tawfik Abd El-Rahman El-Bassiony, Wallaa M. Elsherif and Eman M. Shaker
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:493
    Content type: Research Published on:

  21. The common cat tapeworm, Hydatigera taeniaeformis, is widely distributed across many regions of the world but its global genetic diversity, ecology, and other biological features are not fully understood. The pre...

    Authors: Francis Addy, Abdul-Rahman Abubakari and Abdul-Fatawu Mohammed
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:441
    Content type: Research Published on:

  22. Due to the diversity of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) isolates, detecting highly pathogenic strains in foodstuffs is challenging. Currently, reference protocols for STEC rely on the molecular dete...

    Authors: Ali Nemati, Mahdi Askari Badouei, Gholamreza Hashemi Tabar, Stefano Morabito and Ali Dadvar
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:413
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  23. Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis) is capable of causing a range of diseases in cattle, encompassing calf pneumonia, arthritis, conjunctivitis, meningitis, and mastitis. It is widely recognized as one of the predominant...

    Authors: Shengnan Song, Jia Guo, Yang Zhao, Feng Shi, Yong Wang, Qian Zhang, Zhen Wang and Chuangfu Chen
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:382
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  24. Customers are very concerned about high-quality products whose provenance is healthy. The identification of meat authenticity is a subject of growing concern for a variety of reasons, including religious, econ...

    Authors: Nady Khairy Elbarbary, Wageh S. Darwish, Ahmed Fotouh and Mohamed K. Dandrawy
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:380
    Content type: Research Published on:

  25. Listeriosis is a global health threat to both animals and humans, especially in developing countries. This study was designed to isolate Listeria monocytogenes from faeces; environmental samples; and cow, sheep a...

    Authors: Sotohy A. Sotohy, Yasser F. Elnaker, Aya M. Omar, Nehal K. Alm Eldin and Mohamed Said Diab
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:297
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  26. Human fishing activities have significantly affect environmental concern for marine ecosystems, conservation of marine mammals, and human health. Coastal cetaceans are highly vulnerable to ingestion of fishing...

    Authors: Sung Bin Lee, Adams Hei Long Yuen, Sunmin Kim, Won Joon Jung, Do-Gyun Kim, Sang Wha Kim, Young Min Lee, Dasol Park, Han Seok Cho, Cherry Tsz Ching Poon, Sang Guen Kim, Sib Sankar Giri, Su Jin Jo, Jae Hong Park, Mae Hyun Hwang, Eun Jae Park…
    Citation: BMC Veterinary Research 2024 20:232
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

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 "Veterinary public health and food security" 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.