Frontiers in Veterinary Science | Animal Reproduction

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Follicular fluid-derived small extracellular vesicles during individual in vitro maturation improve blastocyst development

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Nima Azari-Dolatabad
Davoud Eshghi
Camilla Benedetti
Andrea Fernandez Montoro
Lei Xie
Fabiola Le Graffric Molto
Sarah E. Moorey
An Hendrix
Geert Opsomer
Jo L. M. R. Leroy

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1644542

921 views

Review

Published on 18 Sep 2025

Shifts between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory profiles in pregnant mares: a review of physiological functions

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Katiuska Satué
Deborah La Fauci
Pietro Medica
Elena Damiá Gímenez
Cristina Cravana
Esterina Fazio

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1660759

209 views

Editorial

Accepted on 09 Sep 2025

Editorial: Exploring 'Omic' Biomarkers in Animal Production and Reproduction

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Pedro M. Aponte
Miguel A. Gutiérrez-Reinoso
Manuel Garcia-Herreros

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1688780

606 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Sep 2025

Variations in bacterial profiles associated with semen collection timing and bull breed, analyzed using 16S rRNA sequencing and MALDI-TOF MS

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Aleksandar Cojkic
Adnan Niazi
Ingrid Hansson
Jane M. Morrell

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1583136

813 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Sep 2025

Protective roles of melatonin regulated mitochondrial DNA methylation and respiratory metabolism in ram sperm cryopreservation

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Hai Hu
Liming Liu
Keqiang Wang
Jingjing Bao
Zengyuan Zhao
Rongzhen Zhong
Shangrong Xu
Yi Fang

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1657692

912 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Sep 2025

Comparison between linear mixed model and threshold model in the estimation of variance components in age at first calving and milk production in buffaloes

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Raimundo Nonato Colares Camargo-Júnior
Cláudio Vieira de Araújo
Marina de Nadai Bonin Gomes
José Ribamar Felipe Marques
Welligton Conceição da Silva
Carlos Eduardo Lima Sousa
Rubens Lima de Andrade
Albiane Sousa de Oliveira
Éder Bruno Rebelo da Silva
Jaqueline Rodrigues Ferreira Cara

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1649690

940 views

Mini Review

Accepted on 01 Sep 2025

Nature Does It Better: Mimicking In Vivo Conditions to Resolve In Vitro Production (IVP) Side Effects

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Enrico Dalle Palle
Koray Tekin
Calogero Stelletta

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1617740

300 views

Original Research

Accepted on 01 Sep 2025

Different responses of luminal and glandular epithelium during mouse embryo implantation

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Wenjing Cui
Xiangrui Guan
Peisen Liu
Qi-Xin Xu
Juan Xie
Yaqi Jiao
Lin Jin
Peng-Chao Wang
ZHENSHAN YANG

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1661930

130 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Sep 2025

Investigating mitochondrial uncoupling protein 1 and leptin in the interplay of metabolic adaptation and inflammatory response of dairy cows during the peripartum period

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Francesca Arfuso
Federica Arrigo
Maria Rizzo
Giulia Sisia
Enrico Fiore
Claudia Giannetto
Luigi Liotta
Giuseppe Piccione
Vincenzo Lopreiato

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1628673

442 views

Original Research

Accepted on 31 Aug 2025

Effects of dietary oyster peptide supplement on litter performance, immunological response of sows and growth performance of piglets

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

XiaoFeng Tian
Jialu Wang
Congcong Yao
Muyang Shao
Yatian Qi
Zihao Gao
Hongguo Wang
Wei Xia
Zhigang Wang
Chenyu Tao

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1581041

560 views

Mini Review

Published on 29 Aug 2025

Involvement of chemokine CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 in uterine receptivity and potential relationship to fertility in cattle: a mini review

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Michael J. D’Occhio
Giuseppe Campanile
Pietro S. Baruselli

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1651593

655 views

Review

Accepted on 28 Aug 2025

Molecular Pathways Affecting Reproductive Efficiency in Seasonal Breeders: Prospects and Implications for Improving Fertility in Donkeys

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Muhammad Faheem Akhtar
Shazad Ali
Faizul Hassan
Wang Changfa

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1633945

224 views

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Aug 2025

Proteomic profiling in boar sperm with differential freezability

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Heming Sui Heming Sui
Xingyu Yang Xingyu Yang
Yi Xia Yi Xia
Zhenyuan Ru Zhenyuan Ru
Pengfei Zhang Pengfei Zhang
Haonan Li Haonan Li
Anbang Xu Anbang Xu
Zhengyu Diao Zhengyu Diao
Yongkang Song Yongkang Song
Zongjun Yin Zongjun Yin

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1621088

389 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Aug 2025

Ameliorative effects of Brassica oleracea var. viridis ethanol extract and fractions on cimetidine-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Emmanuel Orire Ikuomola
Daniel Udofia Owu
Victor Otu Oka
Olufunke Onaadepo
Felix Nnaemeka Ugwu
Patrick Maduabuchi Aja

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1645967

764 views

Review

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Extracellular vesicles: key mediators in in vitro embryo production

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Mostafa Pournourali
Nahid Mizban
Roxana Ehsani
Somayeh Ebrahimian
Touba Nadri
Nima Azari-Dolatabad

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1641966

1,826 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Seasonal and age effects on in vitro embryo production in domestic cats under a standardized protocol

in Animal Reproduction - Theriogenology

Andrea Priego-González
Ana Munoz-Maceda
Manuel Fuertes-Recuero
Paula Medranda Ayjon
María Aránzazu Sánchez-Calabuig
Sandra Barroso-Arévalo
María Jesús Sánchez-Calabuig

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

doi 10.3389/fvets.2025.1647305

745 views