Animal Reproduction
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Animal Reproduction section of the journal Animals focuses on the study of reproductive processes in animals, covering a wide range of species and research areas. It serves as a platform for researchers to share their findings and advancements in the field of animal reproduction.
Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, this section welcomes submissions on various facets of animal reproduction, including, but not limited to, reproductive physiology, breeding strategies, endocrinology, behavior, genetics, embryology, and assisted reproductive technologies. Researchers can explore topics such as reproductive cycles, mating behaviors, reproductive hormone regulation, gamete production and function, fertilization mechanisms, embryonic development, gestation, and reproductive disorders.
The Animal Reproduction section encourages both experimental and theoretical studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of reproductive processes across different animal groups. Original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers are welcomed, with the aim of contributing to the broader knowledge base and facilitating advancements in animal reproduction research.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Advances and Applications for Improvement of Reproductive Function and Fertility in Dogs (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Livestock Reproduction: Sperm Capacitation and In Vitro Fertilization (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- Ruminant Gametes and Reproductive Physiology (Deadline: 30 September 2026)
- The Role of Reproductive Microbiota in Animal Fertility and Reproductive Health (Deadline: 1 October 2026)
- Fertility Control in Female Livestock (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Reproductive Health of Male Dogs: Prostate Health, Testicular Function, and Semen Quality (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Advances in the Understanding of Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Ruminants Implications for Fertility Management (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
- Physiology and Pathology of Pregnancy, Delivery and the Postpartum Period in Female Domestic Animals (Deadline: 1 November 2026)
- Reproductive Technologies, Embryo Development and In Vitro Embryo Production in Farm Animals (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances in Pig Reproductive Physiology (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Impact of Technological Innovations on Farm Animals’ Reproduction Improvement (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Advances in Reproductive Physiology of Fish (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Their Impact on Livestock Health and Development (Deadline: 30 November 2026)
- Avian Semen—Latest Progress in Quality Evaluation, Preservation Techniques, and Fertility Outcomes (Deadline: 1 December 2026)
- Advances in Ruminant Ovarian Physiology (Deadline: 15 December 2026)
- Sperm Preservation and Sexing Technologies in Large- and Small-Ruminant Reproduction: Current Status and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Wildlife Reproduction: Endocrine Approaches to Conservation and Management (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Advances in the Reproduction of Wild and Exotic Animals (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Research in Veterinary Andrology: A Focus on Testicular Failures Affecting Male Fertility (Deadline: 20 December 2026)
- Advances, Challenges and Future of Porcine Artificial Insemination (Deadline: 30 December 2026)
- Oocyte–Sperm Interactions in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Research Advances in the Prenatal and Postnatal Diseases of Livestock (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Prepartum and Postpartum Diseases in Dairy Cattle: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Advances in Cryopreservation of Livestock Oocytes and Embryos (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
- Breeding Soundness Examinations of Rams: Semen Collection and Evaluation (Deadline: 15 January 2027)
- Investigating Seasonal and Environmental Influences on Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 20 January 2027)
- Advances in Livestock Semen Preservation: From Physiology to Assisted Biotechnologies (Deadline: 30 January 2027)
- Animal Reproduction: Semen Quality Assessment—Third Edition (Deadline: 31 January 2027)
- Advances in Gametogenesis and Quality Assessment of Teleost Fish Gametes (Deadline: 1 February 2027)
- Enhancing Male Animal Reproduction: Focus on Testicular Health, Semen Quality, and Fertility (Deadline: 10 February 2027)
- Advances in Reproduction of Reptiles and Amphibians (Deadline: 12 February 2027)
- Immunological Regulation and Seminal Factors in Livestock Reproduction and Breeding Efficiency (Deadline: 19 February 2027)
- Male Germ Cell Development in Animals (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Animal Pregnancy and Neonatal Health: Microbiome, Metabolism, and Maternal–Fetal Interactions (Deadline: 28 February 2027)
- Advances in Reproductive Physiology of Goats and Sheep: Ovarian Function, Fertilization, and Embryo Development (Deadline: 10 March 2027)
- Mechanisms of Reproductive Dysfunction in Animals: From Cellular Insights to Environmental Insults (Deadline: 15 March 2027)
- Applications and Impacts of Nanotechnology in Animals (Deadline: 31 March 2027)
- Metabolic Regulation of Animal Reproduction: Ovarian Mechanisms and Breeding Applications (Deadline: 15 April 2027)
- Applications of Doppler Ultrasound in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
