Advancements in Reproductive Biotechnology and Nutritional Strategies in Livestock Production
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 September 2025 | Viewed by 106
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal reproduction and physiology; epigenetics; feed additives; nutritional strategies
Interests: ram and buck sperm cryopreservation; ram and buck semen analysis; flow cytometry of sperm from large and small ruminants; sperm motility evaluation; semen diluents for small ruminants; artificial insemination of sheep and goats
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Interests: breeding of small ruminants; artificial insemination; sheep and goats synchronization; sheep husbandry; goats husbandry; animal biotechnology; sheep production; sperm cryopreservation
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The livestock industry is undergoing a transformative era, driven by cutting-edge reproductive biotechnology and innovative nutritional strategies. Improvements to reproductive efficiency through assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer are revolutionizing genetic improvement and breeding programs. These improvements are allowing precision breeding, increasing productivity while ensuring genetic diversity and sustainability.
Simultaneously, the optimization of livestock nutrition plays a key role in maximizing animal health, growth, and reproductive performance. Emerging precision feeding systems and the integration of nutrigenomics are allowing the development of customized diet formulations that increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. The synergy between reproductive biotechnology and advanced nutritional strategies could lead to a promising future for sustainable animal production.
For this Special Issue, we invite researchers, veterinarians, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations in these fields, addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of animal farming. Join us in advancing scientific knowledge and developing practical applications to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability in animal production.
Dr. Desislava Abadjieva
Dr. Filipp Georgijevič Savvulidi
Dr. Martin Ptáček
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- reproductive biotechnology
- genetic improvement
- livestock nutrition
- livestock productivity
- animal health
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