Publication: Sperm quality and fertility of livestock animals
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Ribas Maynou, Jordi ; Barranco Cascales, Isabel ; Salas Huetos, Albert
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MDPI
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https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13040604
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Abstract
Recent research has focused on the understanding of the causes of subfertility observed in livestock species, evidencing that different factors could underlie this condition [1,2]. Among these causes, and taking into account that embryos are formed by the fusion of an oocyte with a sperm cell, it is obvious that good gamete quality is one of the most important features to generate a healthy embryo which develops into a viable offspring. In this regard, research into livestock fertility has focused greatly on the study of male factor, having developed not only strategies for the preservation of seminal doses [3], but also a diverse panel of biomarkers to identify and select the best animals to become semen producers and predict their future reproductive efficiency. Despite these advances, investigations in the present Special Issue have been able to uncover new biomarkers and factors affecting sperm quality, which could improve our understanding of livestock fertility.
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Animals, 2023, Vol. 13, Issue 4 : 604
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