Conservation and Sperm Quality in Domestic Animals: Second Edition
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 August 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal reproduction; cryopreservation; lipid peroxidation; reactive oxygen species; antioxidant activity; oxidative stress biomarkers
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Interests: animal reproduction; cryopreservation; omics techniques (transcriptomics; proteomics; metabolomics); fertility biomarkers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This second edition of this Special Issue remains focused on sperm cryopreservation and seminal quality with respect to reproductive management of domestic species. It will capitalize on the groundwork laid by the esteemed researchers and seek to emphasize recent developments, new methodologies and emerging challenges in this existing field. The preservation of genetic resources is fundamental to the maintenance of diversity, enabling an increase in breeding efficiency and the sustainability of animal production systems. New cryopreservation protocols and maximization of extenders, as well as molecular and omics methodologies crucially allow us to understand sperm physiology and its reactions to preservation and environmental challenges. In addition, the use of in-house or commercial biotechnologies, flow cytometry, proteomics and advanced imaging are key to providing a more accurate assessment of sperm functionality and fertility potential. For this Special Issue, we look forward to collecting contributions on the entire spectrum of sperm conservation from an interdisciplinary point-of-view, including fundamental and applied aspects in different domestic species. By fostering collaboration between animal scientists, veterinarians, and reproductive biologists, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current progress and future perspectives on preserving male fertility, improving genetic management, and promoting sustainable livestock production worldwide.
Dr. Eduardo De Mercado
Dr. Manuel Álvarez-Rodríguez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cryopreservation
- sperm quality
- genetic resources
- reproductive efficiency
- livestock management
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