Domestic animals are species that have been selectively bred and adapted to live alongside humans, providing companionship, labor, food, and other resources. Research published in Veterinary Healthcare on this topic addresses critical health challenges affecting livestock, companion animals, and working animals acro…
Domestic animals are species that have been selectively bred and adapted to live alongside humans, providing companionship, labor, food, and other resources. Research published in Veterinary Healthcare on this topic addresses critical health challenges affecting livestock, companion animals, and working animals across diverse geographic regions. Studies have examined zoonotic diseases with significant public health implications, including brucellosis in camels and cattle, hydatidosis in bovine populations, and parasitic infections transmitted by domestic pigeons. The journal has published investigations into leishmaniasis in dogs, exploring protein markers as indicators of treatment response, as well as Chagas disease in canine populations. Research has also documented influenza virus infections in South American camelids, demonstrating the susceptibility of domestic species to respiratory pathogens. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the journal contributed veterinary perspectives on the role of animals as potential sources, victims, and research models in understanding coronavirus transmission. These investigations underscore the interconnected nature of animal and human health, the economic burden of livestock diseases in agricultural communities, and the importance of surveillance and disease control measures in domestic animal populations to protect both animal welfare and public health.
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 12 articles above have been cited 132 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Domestic Animals, linking to each citing work.