Physiology and Pathology of Bovine Reproduction
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editors
Interests: embryo implantation; gestation; hormones; steroids; infertility; mastitis; endometritis; reproductive immunology
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Interests: gestation; infertility; mastitis; endometritis; reproductive immunology
Interests: probiotics; gut–liver–brain axis; multi-omics integration; big data analysis; artificial intelligence in animal health; nutritional metabolic diseases; molecular pathogenesis; early diagnostic biomarkers; livestock disease prevention; common infectious diseases in livestock
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Reproductive health is fundamental to the productivity and sustainability of the cattle industry. Bovine reproduction is a complex process regulated by intricate physiological mechanisms, and disturbances in these processes can lead to reproductive disorders that impact fertility, herd health, and economic viability. Advancements in molecular biology, endocrinology, microbiota research, and disease diagnostics have greatly enhanced our understanding of bovine reproductive physiology and pathology, opening new avenues for improving reproductive efficiency and disease management.
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, which aims to explore the latest research on the physiological mechanisms governing bovine reproduction and the pathological conditions affecting fertility. Studies that provide novel insights into reproductive endocrinology, molecular regulation, inflammation, infectious diseases, and emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are particularly welcome.
We encourage both original research articles and reviews on topics including (but not limited to) the following:
- Hormonal regulation of bovine reproduction;
- Molecular and cellular mechanisms of fertility;
- Uterine and ovarian physiology and disorders;
- Endometritis, metritis, and other reproductive diseases;
- Impact of microbiota on reproductive health;
- Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) in cattle;
- Inflammatory pathways and immune regulation in reproduction;
- Biomarkers and novel diagnostic tools for reproductive disorders.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Dong Zhou
Dr. Mingchao Liu
Dr. Guiyan Yang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Animals is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- bovine reproduction
- reproductive physiology
- reproductive pathology
- peripartum health
- assisted reproductive technologies
- fertility genomics
- metabolic disorders
- infectious diseases
- animal welfare
- livestock management
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