Special Issue "Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advancements in the Field of Animal Reproduction"

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2021.

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Marilena Bazzano
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Guest Editor
Università degli Studi di Camerino, Camerino, Italy
Interests: equine; donkey; mare; foal; stallion; reproduction; pregnancy; neonatology; assisted reproductive techniques
Dr. Alessandro Troisi
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Guest Editor
Università degli Studi di Camerino, Camerino, Italy
Interests: canine; feline; reproduction; pregnancy; neonatology; assisted reproductive techniques

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The reliable assessment of reproductive soundness represents one of the main concerns when evaluating both male and female breeders. A number of physiological and pathological conditions may affect the fertility of domestic animals and the possibility of obtaining viable offspring. The continuous search for innovative diagnostic techniques, like the application of the omics technologies or advanced ultrasonography, to identify specific pathological conditions, as well as the use of novel therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat reproductive diseases, are essential in order to improve breeders’ reproductive efficiency and the health status of their offspring.

We invite original research papers, review articles, as well as short communications concerning novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to recognise and treat those pathological conditions affecting male and female breeders of domestic animal species. Additional topics about diagnosis and therapy of neonatal disease are welcome.

Dr. Marilena Bazzano
Dr. Alessandro Troisi
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • Animal reproduction
  • Pregnancy
  • Newborn
  • Assisted Reproductive Technologies
  • Fertility
  • Semen
  • Domestic animals
  • Omics technologies
  • Ultrasonography

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Changes in the Secretion of Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines and Acute-Phase Proteins in the Uterus after Artificial Insemination in the Mare
Animals 2020, 10(12), 2438; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10122438 - 19 Dec 2020
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The objective of the study was to evaluate the concentrations of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), interleukin-10 (IL-10), serum amyloid A (SAA) and haptoglobin (Hp) in uterine lavage fluid before and after artificial insemination (AI). Based on ultrasound examination, mares were divided into: Group [...] Read more.
The objective of the study was to evaluate the concentrations of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA), interleukin-10 (IL-10), serum amyloid A (SAA) and haptoglobin (Hp) in uterine lavage fluid before and after artificial insemination (AI). Based on ultrasound examination, mares were divided into: Group 1 (n = 9), no fluid was detected in the uterus during estrus and 7 h after AI; Group 2 (n = 8), no fluid was detected in the uterus during estrus but 7 h after AI fluid was detected in the uterus; Group 3 (n = 8), fluid was detected in the uterus during estrus and also 7 h after AI. In all groups of mares, a significant increase in polymorphonuclear cells (PMN) and a significant increase in IL-1RA and SAA were recorded 7 h after AI. The obtained results show that, regardless of the status of the mare before AI, the endometrial response characterized by PMN influx, and SAA, Hp, IL-1RA and IL-10 production, is similar. The presence of intrauterine fluid during estrus is not connected with PMN influx but can impact uterine IL-1RA production at this time. Full article
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Clinical Changes and Uterine Hemodynamic in Pyometra Medically Treated Bitches
Animals 2020, 10(11), 2011; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10112011 - 31 Oct 2020
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Cystic endometrial hyperplasia–pyometra complex is a canine endometrial disorder, considered the most common and important among uterine diseases. The treatment of choice is ovariohysterectomy, but medical treatments have become an alternative. However, no studies have been performed in order to evaluate uterine hemodynamic [...] Read more.
Cystic endometrial hyperplasia–pyometra complex is a canine endometrial disorder, considered the most common and important among uterine diseases. The treatment of choice is ovariohysterectomy, but medical treatments have become an alternative. However, no studies have been performed in order to evaluate uterine hemodynamic changes during medical treatment for pyometra bitches. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two medical protocols by means of clinical (heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature), medullar response (complete blood count (CBC)) and uterine hemodynamic evaluation in pyometra bitches. For such purpose, 10 bitches with pyometra were assigned to two groups: Aglepristone Group (n = 5) and Associative Group (aglepristone + prostaglandin; n = 5). The Associative Group had altered respiratory rate and decreased body temperature. The Aglepristone Group had decreased plasma protein, however, leukocyte count reduced over time for both therapeutic protocols. Uterine area and vascularization score decreased throughout treatment. There was a significant reduction in uterine perimeter, area and vascularization score. The Associative Group had lower final diastolic velocity and higher systole:diastole ratio (S/D), pulsatility index (PI) and resistance index (RI). In conclusion, both medical treatments are effective in reversing clinical and CBC changes of pyometra, especially aglepristone, however they cannot fully restore local uterine changes in a short-term evaluation. Conversely, associative therapy was more effective in decreasing uterine vascularization and modulating uterine blood flow. Full article
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