Advances in Ruminant Ovarian Physiology
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 14
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Interests: ovarian physiology; preantral follicles; embryo; oocyte maturation; in vitro culture
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Dear Colleagues,
Ruminant ovarian physiology is comparable among mammals, including monogastric species such as humans. Follicular development in the mammalian ovary occurs in a sequential and highly regulated manner. It should be noted that the differences between each follicle category involve not only the antral cavity, but also the metabolism status of follicular cells. Furthermore, in vitro follicle growth success depends on initial oocyte size, as well as the follicle categories used.
Embryos have already been produced from preantral follicles in caprine and ovine species. However, in the case of bovine species, only the antral cavity was observed after the in vitro culture of preantral follicles. On the other hand, while bovine species exhibit high embryo production rates from antral follicles, the production of embryos from antral follicles that have been matured in vivo or in vitro is too low in caprine and ovine species. This suggests that there is still a lot to be researched in relation to folliculogenesis in ruminant species. We are pleased to invite you to consider publishing your results on ruminant ovaries in our Special Issue.
This Special Issue, 'Advances in Ruminant Ovarian Physiology', in Animals, aims to highlight the ruminant folliculogenesis in several species, including, but not limited to, bovines, caprines, ovines, and others.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Folliculogenesis;
- Oocyte maturation;
- Embryo production.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Valdevane Rocha Araújo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- folliculogenesis
- oogenesis
- oocyte maturation
- follicle growth
- preantral follicles
- antral follicles
- embryo production
- granulosa cells
- thecal cells
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