New Insights into Poultry Breeding: Advancements in Hatchability, Semen Collection and Fertility Enhancement
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Poultry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 626
Special Issue Editors
Interests: poultry reproduction; semen preservation; artificial insemination; fertility enhancement; hatchability; genetic selection
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on recent advancements in poultry breeding with an emphasis on improving hatchability, semen collection techniques, and fertility enhancement. Poultry production systems are continually evolving, and reproductive efficiency remains a cornerstone for optimizing productivity. This issue aims to explore novel technologies, methodologies, and strategies that enhance reproductive traits in poultry, particularly in the context of genetic selection, semen quality evaluation, cryopreservation, and hatchery management.
The scope includes original research and reviews related to artificial insemination, semen extender development, in vitro sperm evaluation, sperm cryopreservation, and genetic or nutritional strategies aimed at enhancing semen quality and fertility outcomes. Studies that bridge the gap between laboratory techniques and field applications—especially in both native and commercial poultry breeding systems—are particularly encouraged.
This Special Issue will supplement the existing literature by providing updated insights and practical approaches for improving fertility outcomes in both native and commercial poultry species.
We invite researchers, industry experts, and veterinarians to contribute their latest findings and perspectives to help drive innovation in poultry reproduction.
Dr. Vibuntita Chankitisakul
Dr. Wuttigrai Boonkum
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- poultry breeding
- semen preservation
- artificial insemination
- fertility and hatchability
- sperm cryopres-ervation
- genetic selection
- reproductive biotechnology
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