Parasites and Reproduction: Interactions in Domestic Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Parasitic diseases are widespread in animals and cause local or systemic diseases. Most parasites are located in the gastrointestinal tract and sometimes in the genital tract; therefore, they may cause problems in growth, reproduction, and fertility.

Parasite localization in the genital tract should be related to the sexual hormone chemotaxis or a favorable environment for their multiplication, thanks to chemical or physical aspects, such as the lower body temperatures of the testis, for example. Their genital location may favor greater spread through coitus both among animals and in the environment.

Parasitic infestations affect animals of all ages; they are very common even in newborns who often become elective targets with important repercussions on growth and future fertility.

Furthermore, they may cause effects in pregnant animals, such as abortions or stillbirths. This Special Issue aims to collect case reports, original papers, and reviews that propose new approaches for diagnosing and treatment options in dogs, cats, horses, and ruminants with multidisciplinary approaches. Fish, exotics, and wild and zoo animals are also taken into consideration.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Localization of parasites in the genital tract;
2. Parasites causing abortion;
3. The spreading of parasites via coitus, parturition, or lactation;
4. Systemic parasitic infection affecting fertility;
5. Effects of anti-parasitic drugs on reproduction;
6. The prevention and control of intestinal parasitic infections in neonatology

Dr. Gabriele Marino
Dr. Stefania Di Giorgio
Dr. Salvatore Monti
Guest Editors

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• parasites
• reproductive tract
• domestic animals
• wild animals