Advances in Equine Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Equids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal physiology; animal endocrinology; stress; equine assisted interventions; equine sports performance; animal transport
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Interests: endocrinology; metabolism; stress; exercise physiology; pregnancy; reproductive physiology; animal transport
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Interests: reproductive physiology; neuroendocrinology; metabolism; exercise physiology; stress; animal transport
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Interests: equine reproductive physiology; cyclic and pregnant mares; autocrine and paracrine factors; endocrinology; biochemical interactions and metabolism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The harmonious development of reproductive activity in females depends on the anatomical, histological, biochemical and hormonal integrity of the ovarian, hypothalamic, pituitary and uterine structures involved. Therefore, understanding the regulatory, endocrine, autocrine and paracrine mechanisms that allow for the alternation of follicular and luteal growth phases is essential to understanding reproduction, particularly the cyclicity of females. Reproductive processes in mares, as in other domestic species, are complex and involve several factors. Endocrine imbalances play a particularly prominent role among these factors. Accurate knowledge of the intimate mechanisms underlying these processes can be help diagnose and treat infertility and/or sub-infertility. Moreover, the sexual cycle and pregnancy can alter hormone profiles, thereby changing the physiological endocrine control of the reproductive process. Recent advances in biological, endocrinological and biotechnological knowledge developed in mares have improved their efficiency. This Special Issue focuses on “Advances in Equine Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology” and therefore welcomes new research and in-depth reviews on these topics in this species.
Dr. Cristina Cravana
Dr. Pietro Medica
Prof. Esterina Fazio
Prof. Dr. Katiuska Satué
Guest Editors
Dr. Deborah La Fauci
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- equine
- reproductive physiology
- endocrinology
- pregnancy
- hormonal fetomaternal interaction
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