Topic Editors

Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Goiás, UFG, Goiânia 74690-900, Brazil
Dr. Margot Alves Nunes Dode
Embrapa Recursos Genéticos e Biotecnologia, Laboratório de Reprodução Animal, Brasília 70770-917, Brazil
Dr. Ivo Pivato
Faculdade de Agronomia e Medicina Veterinaria, Universidade de Brasilia, Campus Universitario Darcy Ribeiro, Brasilia 70910-900, Brazil
Dr. Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini
School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin 4, Ireland
Dr. Tony Bruinjé
Department of Dairy and Food Science, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA

Veterinary Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology, Management and Diseases

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31 August 2026
Manuscript submission deadline
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Dear Colleagues,

Reproductive efficiency is one of the main pillars supporting sustainable livestock production, directly impacting productivity, animal welfare, and profitability. Understanding the physiological and endocrine mechanisms that govern reproduction, as well as the pathogenesis and management of reproductive disorders, is essential for advancing veterinary medicine and animal production systems. This Topic is dedicated to exploring the most recent findings and innovations in reproductive physiology, endocrinology, and diseases affecting livestock species, with a strong focus on cattle. Given the global economic importance of bovine reproduction, this Topic welcomes studies related to folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation, embryo development, gamete cryopreservation, reproductive biotechnologies, and the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of reproductive diseases in both female and male animals. We also encourage the submission of high-quality studies involving other farm animals, such as pigs, sheep, goats, and horses, particularly those addressing comparative physiology, endocrine regulation, and clinical reproductive issues. Interdisciplinary approaches involving molecular biology, biotechnology, pathology, epidemiology, and clinical veterinary science are especially welcome. Our aim is to highlight innovative and impactful research that will help shape the next generation of reproductive technologies and improve the reproductive health of livestock around the world.

Dr. José Felipe Warmling Sprícigo
Dr. Margot Alves Nunes Dode
Dr. Ivo Pivato
Dr. Osvaldo Bogado Pascottini
Dr. Tony Bruinjé
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Keywords

  • fertility
  • folliculogenesis
  • gamete
  • oocyte
  • embryo
  • reproduction
  • reproductive health
  • reproductive biotechnology

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Animals
animals
2.7 5.2 2011 17.7 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Dairy
dairy
3.1 4.9 2020 23.4 Days CHF 1200 Submit
Metabolites
metabolites
3.7 6.9 2011 14.4 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Veterinary Sciences
vetsci
2.3 3.5 2014 21.1 Days CHF 2100 Submit

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Establishment and Characterization of an Immortalized Oviduct Epithelial Cell Line from Yak (Bos grunniens)
by Wenyi Cai, Yuting Jiang, Xuelian Xu, Qiliang Ma, Congcong Xu, Wei Fu and Daoliang Lan
Animals 2025, 15(17), 2509; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15172509 - 26 Aug 2025
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Oviduct epithelial cells (OECs) constitute a critical component of the oviductal mucosa, providing essential microenvironmental support for fertilization and early embryonic development. Their frequent application in embryo co-culture systems is constrained in yaks (Bos grunniens) by limited tissue availability and the [...] Read more.
Oviduct epithelial cells (OECs) constitute a critical component of the oviductal mucosa, providing essential microenvironmental support for fertilization and early embryonic development. Their frequent application in embryo co-culture systems is constrained in yaks (Bos grunniens) by limited tissue availability and the short lifespan of primary yak oviduct epithelial cells (YOECs). To address this limitation, we established immortalized YOEC lines using a lentiviral vector system. Primary YOECs isolated from reproductive tract tissues of adult female yaks via enzymatic digestion were immortalized through individual and combined transfection with simian virus 40 large T antigen (SV40LT) and human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT). The resulting immortalized lines (YOECs-S: SV40LT alone; YOECs-HS: dual SV40LT/hTERT) kept their typical cobblestone shape and still made cytokeratin 18. Both lines exhibited stable SV40LT and hTERT expression (p > 50), maintained diploid karyotypes, and demonstrated serum-dependent growth, contact inhibition, and hormone responsiveness. Notably, YOECs-HS displayed superior proliferative capacity and phenotypic stability during long-term culture. This study reports the first successful establishment and comprehensive characterization of immortalized YOEC lines. These validated models provide a valuable experimental platform for optimizing yak embryo–oviduct epithelial cell co-culture systems and advancing reproductive research in this high-altitude-adapted species. Full article
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