Advances in Reproductive Physiology, Management, and Biotechnology in Domestic Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Reproductive efficiency is a fundamental component of animal health, breeding, and sustainable production, and depends on the complex interaction of physiological, environmental, and management factors. Advances in reproductive physiology have improved our understanding of the mechanisms regulating male and female fertility, while developments in reproductive management and biotechnology have expanded the possibilities for controlling reproductive processes, preserving genetic resources, and expanding the application of assisted reproductive technologies in domestic animals.

This Special Issue, “Advances in Reproductive Physiology, Management, and Biotechnology in Domestic Animals,” aims to bring together original research and comprehensive reviews addressing fundamental and applied aspects of animal reproduction. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, reproductive physiology and endocrinology; male and female reproductive function; reproductive management and fertility; estrus and ovulation control; gamete biology, evaluation, and preservation; artificial insemination and assisted reproductive technologies; oocyte and embryo technologies; nutritional, metabolic, environmental, and management-related influences on reproductive function; and reproductive biomarkers, diagnostic tools, and emerging methodological approaches. Contributions involving different domestic animal species and diverse experimental approaches are encouraged, provided that reproduction represents a central component of the research question.

By integrating physiological knowledge with reproductive management and biotechnological applications, this Special Issue seeks to provide a broad yet coherent perspective on advances in animal reproduction. Rather than focusing exclusively on highly specialized or emerging technologies, it welcomes scientifically rigorous studies that advance the understanding, assessment, or practical management of reproductive function. Through this integrated approach, the collection is expected to complement the existing literature by connecting fundamental reproductive biology with applied strategies and technologies relevant to veterinary and animal reproductive sciences.

Dr. José Fernando Vázquez-Armijo
Prof. Dr. Gaspar Manuel Parra-Bracamonte
Prof. Dr. Fernando Sánchez Dávila
Guest Editors

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