Due to the remarkable success of the Research Topic 'Exploring 'Omic' Biomarkers in Animal Production and Reproduction' and the rapidly evolving subject area, we are pleased to launch Volume II for this topic.

The field of animal production and reproduction science has been significantly impacted by the identification and application of new biomarkers for increasing animal productivity. Over the past few decades, the scientific community has developed new laboratory equipment and methodologies for biomarker identification, enhancing the effectiveness of animal breeding and selection programs. The application of 'Omic' technologies, in combination with assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), has opened new opportunities for animal breeding and selection. However, the individual ability for acquiring better fertility and productivity scores are genetically controlled and vary substantially among individuals and species. Therefore, there is a need for further investigation into the identification of genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic biomarkers involved in fertility pathways that increase productivity scores.

This research topic aims to elucidate new insights into the application of 'Omic' technologies to identify new biomarkers in animal production and reproduction science. The goal is to generate important advances in the study of gamete interactions and their effects on offspring, while also elucidating the impact of new biomarkers on animal breeding and selection methods. The research will not only provide important benefits compared to conventional technologies, but also contribute to increasing animal health, welfare, reducing production costs, and increasing fertility.

To gather further insights into the application of 'Omic' technologies in animal production and reproduction science, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes: research surrounding 'Omic' biomarkers and important fertility traits; application of 'Omics' to genetic resources for increasing reproductive/productive performance traits; studies on reproduction–nutrition-production traits using 'Omic' biomarkers; research on genomic and genetic biomarkers implicated in reproductive and production traits; studies on 'Omic' biomarkers-reproduction–health control interaction and efficient production traits; research on 'Omic' biomarkers and biodiversity protection programs, germplasm banking, and ex situ preservation; studies on 'Omics' and reproduction–welfare practices and efficient production traits; 'Omic' biomarkers and interactions among production-reproduction–environment (climate).

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Exploring 'Omic' Biomarkers in Animal Production and Reproduction - volume II