As global temperatures rise, understanding how climate change affects livestock health, productivity, welfare, and sustainability has never been more critical. At the same time, livestock systems play a significant role in shaping climate outcomes – from greenhouse gas emissions to land-use dynamics. Advancing research on both sides of this relationship is essential for building resilient food systems and supporting evidence-based climate action.
This super collection features collections from four open access journals focusing on different livestock research areas: Dairy, Poultry, Aquaculture and Porcine. This super collection offers a unified platform for researchers across disciplines to share insights, propose solutions, and drive innovation. We invite you to explore the calls for papers and submit your work to the collection that best fits your expertise:
Collection: Climate change and dairy: strategies for thermotolerance, methane reduction and sustainable grazing
Managed by: Giampiero Grossi and Andrea Vitali, both from Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Italy
This Collection aims to explore innovative strategies for enhancing thermotolerance in dairy cattle, reducing methane emissions, and implementing sustainable grazing practices. Improving our understanding of thermotolerance in dairy animals can lead to better management practices that enhance animal welfare, productivity, and ultimately, food security.
As a newly launched journal, Dairy Science and Management has a limited number of full APC waivers available for manuscripts submitted up to 31 December 2026, which will be allocated on a case-by-case basis.
Poultry Science and Management
Collection: Aspects of sustainable poultry production: strategies for managing heat stress and manure
Managed by: Robson Mateus Freitas Silveira from Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil
This Collection aims to address challenges and solutions that promote sustainable agriculture, focused on effective strategies for managing heat stress and manure in poultry production. Topics can include, but are not limited to, barn climate optimisation, environmental impact assessments and nutritional strategies for heat-stressed birds.
As a newly launched journal, Poultry Science and Management has a limited number of full APC waivers available for manuscripts submitted up to 31 December 2026, which will be allocated on a case-by-case basis.
Aquaculture Science and Management
Collection: Synergizing aquaculture & blue carbon in a changing climate
Managed by: Emily Moberg from World Wildlife Fund, US, and Christian Larbi Ayisi from University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Ghana
This Collection explores how aquaculture can contribute to climate mitigation strategies, including the enhancement of carbon storage and the restoration of coastal habitats, investigating the intersection of aquaculture practices and blue carbon sequestration in coastal ecosystems.
As a newly launched journal, Aquaculture Science and Management has a limited number of full APC waivers available for manuscripts submitted up to 31 December 2026, which will be allocated on a case-by-case basis.
Collection: Porcine agriculture under climate stress: thermotolerance, nitrogen transformation and sustainable land use
Managed by: Gunther Schauberger, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria
This Collection seeks to explore the interplay between pig production and climate stress, focusing on thermotolerance, nitrogen transformation, and sustainable land use practices. It aims to highlight innovative research and strategies that can contribute to the resilience of pig farming in the face of climate change, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that align with global sustainability goals.
Porcine Health Management is the official journal of the European College for Porcine Health Management (ECPHM).
Join us in advancing the science that will shape the future of sustainable livestock systems. All of these collections welcome original research articles, reviews, correspondence and case reports. Any queries about the collections, submissions or waivers should be directed to Alex Waite at alex.waite@springernature.com.