Innovations in Small Animal Reproduction and Fertility Management
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Interests: companion animal reproduction and neonatology; pediatrics; infertility; semen freezing; oxidative stress and cognitive dysfunction
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Dear Colleagues,
Reproductive efficiency in small animals is a cornerstone of both day-to-day clinical veterinary practice and the wider areas of animal health, welfare, and responsible breeding. Optimal reproductive management not only ensures the welfare of individual animals but also contributes to sustainable population control and the advancement of veterinary medicine as a whole.
In recent years, remarkable progress has been made in understanding reproductive biology, developing assisted reproduction technologies, and refining fertility management strategies in companion animals. These advances have led to more accurate diagnostic tools, more effective therapeutic options, and innovative approaches to preserving and improving fertility.
This Special Issue is dedicated to the latest innovations in small animal reproduction. Key topics include hormonal regulation of reproductive cycles, advances in the preservation of gametes and embryos, the use of advanced imaging techniques to assess reproduction, and insights into the genetic and epigenetic factors that influence fertility. In addition, the integration of new molecular diagnostic tools opens up new avenues for the early detection and targeted treatment of reproductive disorders.
Equally important are developments in the field of fertility preservation and contraceptive technologies, as well as the increasing use of minimally invasive reproductive interventions. These approaches not only contribute to the improvement of breeding programs but are also in line with the ethical imperative to ensure animal welfare.
By bringing together original research articles and comprehensive reviews, this Special Issue aims to provide an up-to-date and integrative perspective on the mechanisms, technologies, and clinical applications underlying reproductive success in small animals. At the same time, it aims to highlight existing challenges and outline opportunities for future advances that will continue to shape this dynamic field.
Dr. Maja Zakošek Pipan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- small animal reproduction
- fertility management
- assisted reproductive technologies
- gamete preservation
- hormonal regulation
- genetic and epigenetic factors
- molecular diagnostics
- contraceptive strategies
- reproductive imaging
- breeding programs
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