Enhancing Male Animal Reproduction: Focus on Testicular Health, Semen Quality, and Fertility

Dear Colleagues,

Male reproductive health is a critical factor in the sustainability and productivity of animal populations. Recent advances in animal science have revealed the intricate interplay between testicular health, semen quality, and overall fertility in both domestic and wild species. However, challenges such as environmental stressors, genetic factors, and management practices continue to affect male fertility outcomes, underscoring the need for innovative research and intervention strategies in this area.

This Special Issue, titled "Enhancing Male Animal Reproduction: Focus on Testicular Health, Semen Quality, and Fertility," will provide a dedicated platform for the latest scientific contributions addressing the physiological, molecular, and environmental determinants of male reproductive success. This initiative aligns within the scope of Animals, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and advancements in animal reproduction, management, and conservation.

We invite original research, reviews, and case studies covering themes such as testicular function and disorders, semen evaluation technologies, impacts of nutrition and environment, emerging biomarkers, assisted reproductive techniques, omics approaches such as identifying genes associated with male fertility, profiling proteins in semen related to sperm quality, understanding metabolic changes in the testes during maturation, and intervention strategies for boosting male fertility.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Korawan Sringarm
Dr. Anucha Sathanawongs
Guest Editors

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