Animal Reproduction
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The Animal Reproduction section of the journal Animals focuses on the study of reproductive processes in animals, covering a wide range of species and research areas. It serves as a platform for researchers to share their findings and advancements in the field of animal reproduction.
Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, this section welcomes submissions on various facets of animal reproduction, including, but not limited to, reproductive physiology, breeding strategies, endocrinology, behavior, genetics, embryology, and assisted reproductive technologies. Researchers can explore topics such as reproductive cycles, mating behaviors, reproductive hormone regulation, gamete production and function, fertilization mechanisms, embryonic development, gestation, and reproductive disorders.
The Animal Reproduction section encourages both experimental and theoretical studies, fostering a comprehensive understanding of reproductive processes across different animal groups. Original research articles, reviews, and methodological papers are welcomed, with the aim of contributing to the broader knowledge base and facilitating advancements in animal reproduction research.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Reproductive Management of Ruminants (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Sperm Quality Assessment in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 30 April 2025)
- Sperm Preservation and Sexing Technologies in Large- and Small-Ruminant Reproduction: Current Status and Future Perspectives (Deadline: 25 May 2025)
- Molecular Mechanisms, Immunological, and Physiological Aspects Impacting Animal Fertility (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Livestock Fertility and Artificial Insemination (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Reproductive Endocrinology of Ruminants (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Advances in Dairy Cattle Reproduction: Second Edition (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Relationships Between Herd Health and Reproductive Management of Dairy Animals (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Reproductive Physiology of Dairy Cows (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Heat Stress in Animal Oocytes: Impacts, Evaluation, and Alleviation (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Cutting-Edge Breakthroughs in Animal Reproductive Endocrinology (Deadline: 15 August 2025)
- Reproduction of Small Animals: Physiology, Pathology and Performance, Second Edition (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Conservation and Sperm Quality in Domestic Animals (Deadline: 25 September 2025)
- Ruminant Production and Reproductive Performance in Tropical Environments (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Development and Application of Assisted Reproductive Techniques in Livestock and Companion Animals (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Applications of Doppler Ultrasound in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 30 September 2025)
- Investigating Twin Pregnancies in Mono-Ovulatory Species (Deadline: 1 October 2025)
- Health of the Ovaries, Uterus, and Mammary Glands in Animals (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Reproduction in Domestic and Wild Carnivores (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Regulation Mechanism of Gametogenesis in Animals (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Unveiling the Breeding Biology and Life History Evolution in Birds (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Current Status and Advances in Semen Preservation—Second Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Recent Advances in Reproductive Biotechnologies—Second Edition (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Advances in Camelid Reproduction (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- New Insights into Exploring the Development of the Animal Uterus during Pregnancy (Deadline: 20 November 2025)
- Current Challenges and Targets for the Reproductive Management of Farm Animals: Second Edition (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- The Role of Reproductive Microbiota in Animal Fertility and Reproductive Health (Deadline: 1 December 2025)
- Best Management Practices for Breeding Sows and Boars (Deadline: 15 December 2025)
- Extracellular Vesicles in Animal Reproduction (Deadline: 20 December 2025)
- Avian Semen—Latest Progress in Quality Evaluation, Preservation Techniques, and Fertility Outcomes (Deadline: 25 December 2025)
- Physiology and Pathology of Bovine Reproduction (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Impact of Technological Innovations on Farm Animals’ Reproduction Improvement (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Uterine Homeostasis and Disease in Dairy Cows (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies in Production Animals (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Reproductive Management Strategies for Dairy and Beef Cows (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
- Breeding Soundness Examinations of Rams: Semen Collection and Evaluation (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
- Prepartum and Postpartum Diseases in Dairy Cattle: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment (Deadline: 31 January 2026)
- Fish Reproductive Biology and Embryogenesis (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- New Insights into Male Fertility and Sperm Preservation in Animals (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
