Avian Semen—Latest Progress in Quality Evaluation, Preservation Techniques, and Fertility Outcomes
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 December 2025 | Viewed by 96
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Interests: small species genetic resources conservation; behavior and welfare; egg and meat quality; antioxidants and probiotics
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Interests: biodiversity; animal reproduction; collection of epididymal sperm; semen collection; multiparametric semen analysis; assisted reproductive technologies; animal genetic resources characterization and conservation; breed preservation; cryobiology; cryobanking
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Dear Colleagues,
Advancements in avian semen research play a crucial role in improving poultry production efficiency, genetic diversity, and conservation efforts. Qualitative and quantitative analyses of avian semen help in optimizing artificial insemination (AI) programs, ensuring high fertility rates and genetic progress in commercial poultry breeds. Evaluating parameters such as sperm motility, viability, morphology, and DNA integrity allows for the better selection of high-quality semen, ultimately enhancing reproductive success. Cryopreservation techniques have significantly contributed to biodiversity conservation by enabling the long-term storage of genetic material in semen cryobanks. These repositories safeguard valuable poultry genetic resources, preserving rare and indigenous breeds while supporting selective breeding programs. Innovations in semen-freezing methods, such as the use of cryoprotectants and optimized freezing–thawing protocols, have improved post-thaw sperm viability and fertility outcomes. Furthermore, avian semen provides a model for human reproductive studies. Due to its similarities in sperm physiology and function, avian semen serves as a valuable system for investigating sperm preservation techniques, oxidative stress responses, and assisted reproductive technologies applicable to human fertility treatments. Overall, advancements in avian semen analysis, preservation, and applications can contribute to sustainable poultry production, genetic conservation, and broader reproductive science insights.
Dr. Stefano Paolo Marelli
Dr. Federica Turri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- avian semen
- germplasm cryopreservation
- fertility outcomes
- biodiversity conservation
- semen quality
- avian semen as a model
- artificial insemination
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