Advances in the Understanding of Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Ruminants Implications for Fertility Management

Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this Special Issue is to collect the latest scientific achievements that address the recent advances and innovative strategies designed to enhance the reproductive efficiency of male ruminants and to stimulate a discussion on applied reproduction in male ruminant animals, focusing on the following topics: 

• Molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating spermatogenesis and steroidogenesis
• Advances in semen quality evaluation methods and cryopreservation technologies
• Nutritional and environmental factors affecting reproductive performance
• Εmerging biotechnological approaches coupled with the integration of molecular biomarkers, transcriptomic and proteomic data, offering deeper insights into the mechanisms governing male fertility

By bringing together cutting-edge research and expert perspectives, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge in the field and promote the development of innovative strategies to enhance the reproductive efficiency of male ruminants.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Serafeim Papadopoulos
Guest Editor

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