Call for papers: Management opportunities at the wildlife-livestock interface
Published in Social Sciences, Ecology & Evolution, and Zoology & Veterinary Science
The wildlife-livestock interface forms a dynamic entity where each component (livestock, wildlife, and the environment) assumes distinct roles. These components are intricately linked through ecological and evolutionary processes. The coexistence of livestock and wildlife has both positive and negative repercussions, impacting habitat quality, biodiversity, disease dynamics, and the status of large predators, and scavengers, among others. This interface gives rise to numerous conflicts and opportunities, involving multiple stakeholders whose interests must be carefully considered when devising interventions.
A recent book authored by Vicente, VerCauteren & Gortázar has reviewed the wildlife-livestock interface, with a particular focus on shared infections. The authors emphasized the urgent need to prioritize the inclusion of these animal interfaces in research endeavors. By doing so, we can identify and address knowledge gaps, providing valuable insights to inform decision-makers and policymakers on matters related to food security, biodiversity conservation, and the management of shared pathogens.
This Topical Collection seeks to encourage the submission of reviews, research studies, and commentaries that explore the wildlife-livestock interface. The objective is to determine how we can optimize the positive aspects of animal production while minimizing potential adverse effects. We welcome contributions from all corners of the globe, as this diversity will offer a more comprehensive perspective on the conflicts, opportunities, and intervention strategies within various environments and ecosystems.
If you wish to contribute to this exciting series of articles, please indicate that your manuscript is intended for the Topical Collection "Management Opportunities at the Wildlife-Livestock Interface" when submitting it through our submission platform.
The Topical Collection is edited by Patricia Barroso Seano (University of Leon, Spain); Kurt VerCauteren (National Wildlife Research Center, USA) and Joaquín Vicente Baños (University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain).
Submission deadline: 31 October 2024.
Please contact the Guest Editors or the Editorial Office for more information.
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For more details, please read our submission guidelines. Articles will undergo the journal’s standard peer-review process and are subject to all 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.
Publishing Model: Hybrid
Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
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