Animal Reproduction Science

Papers
(The TQCC of Animal Reproduction Science is 4. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)
ArticleCitations
Effect of equine semen cryopreservation assessed by oxidative stress119
In vitro 2D and 3D culture of frozen adult ovine testicular fragments76
CatSper gene expression patterns in cryopreserved bovine spermatozoa after supplementation with kaempferol53
Cholesterol spatial distribution by BODIPY-Cholesterol in different states of bovine sperm capacitation before and after cryopreservation51
Effects of adding antioxidant nanoparticles on sperm parameters of non-human species after the freezing and thawing process: A systematic review and meta-analysis46
The co-expression of steroidogenic enzymes with T1R3 during testicular development in the Congjiang Xiang pig44
The sperm chromatin structure assay does not detect alterations in sperm chromatin structure induced by hydrogen peroxide35
Effects of cloprostenol and oxytocin on ultrasonographic changes of uterine horns in postpartum primiparous Hu sheep29
Genomic, transcriptomic and epigenomic analysis towards the understanding of porcine semen quality traits. Past, current and future trends28
Seminal plasma MicroRNA dynamics in stallion semen due to progressive motility and conception success28
Low plasma progesterone concentration during the early luteal phase delays endometrial development and the beginning of placentation in mares27
Molecules regulating sperm adhesion to and release from the oviduct across species: A systematic review27
Additional glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor in vitro promotes the proliferation of undifferentiated spermatogonia from sterile cattleyak26
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How can mating systems inform future biobanking strategies? An illustration using two Indonesian bovids, banteng (Bos javanicus) and lowland anoa (Bubalus depressicornis)23
Cooling of alpaca spermatozoa using an extender with the addition of different percentages of seminal plasma23
Uterine issues in infertile queens: Nine cases22
Benefits of using Double-Ovsynch versus presynch-ovsynch are affected by environmental heat in primiparous holstein lactating cows22
Single dose of 300 IU hCG in the early luteal phase in superovulated ewes: Effects on corpora lutea, progesterone profile, and embryo recovery21
Analysis of stallion spermatozoa metabolism using Agilent Seahorse XFp Technology21
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The cryoprotective effect of virgin coconut oil on boar sperm: Enhancing sperm quality and reproductive performance21
Evaluation of sperm quality and male fertility: The use of molecular markers in boar sperm and seminal plasma20
Recent strategies to mitigate reproductive aging in male broiler breeders: A review20
The use of wheat grass juice as a promising functional feed additive for enhancing reproductive performance and larvae quality of sterlet (Acipenser ruthenus)20
miR-1307/BRCA1 axis mediated oxidative stress promotes apoptosis of sow ovarian granulosa cells19
Estradiol esters are dispensable in progesterone-based TAI protocols for Bos taurus suckling beef cows19
Pharmacological semen collection and cryopreservation in Pantanal cats (Leopardus braccatus): A practical approach for species conservation19
Epicatechin as a potential supplement for frozen bovine semen: sperm-protecting and antibacterial properties19
Age-related changes in semen characteristics of selected Slovak geese breeds18
De-SUMO1ylated hexokinase 1 selectively degraded by ubiquitin-proteasome pathway promotes boar sperm capacitation in vitro18
Application of a practical method for short-term stored common carp sperm with extenders and quality adjustment before fertilization for breeding success18
Chemical activation of mammalian oocytes and its application in camelid reproductive biotechnologies: A review18
Substrate stiffness modifies gene expression and transcriptional response of equine endometrial fibroblasts to TGF-β118
Influence of water pH and temperature on breeding and embryo development of Indian spiny loach (Lepidocephalichthys thermalis)18
Acceleration of gonadal maturity of female striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Pisces, Pangasiidae) by irradiation to low-power soft-laser16
Hormone regulation of thrombospondin-1 mRNA in porcine granulosa cells in vitro16
Analysis and gonadal localization of Speedy A mRNA transcript, a novel gene associated with early germline cells in the scallop, Argopecten purpuratus16
Male reproductive biotechnologies in South American Camelids Part I: Semen collection, evaluation and handling15
Swine in vitro embryo production: Potential, challenges, and advances15
Shipping duration and temperature influence the characteristics of cryopreserved horse semen stored in different shipping devices for up to 14 days15
Supplementation of l-arginine in pregnant gilts affects the protein abundance of DNMT1 in 35-day fetuses15
Determination of the timing of early gonadal differentiation in silver pomfret, Pampus argenteus14
Influence of body condition score and its change after parturition on pregnancy rates to fixed-timed artificial insemination in Bos indicus beef cows14
Effects of thyroxin and luteinizing hormone releasing hormone on reproductive physiology of Rohu (Labeo rohita): Insights into spawning performance, oocyte maturation, steroidogenesis, and follicular 14
Pre-freezing selection of Holstein bull semen with the BoviPure colloid as double- or single-layer centrifugation improves the post-thawing quality13
Comparative studies on ovary and serum hormone levels in silver and blue foxes and their hybrids13
Introduction to Festschrift in memory of Dr. Duane Garner13
Niosomal nanocarriers loaded with artemisinin has potential to enhance the functional characteristics of cryo-preserved equine spermatozoa13
Sperm traits and seminal plasma proteome of locally adapted hairy rams subjected to intermittent scrotal insulation13
Epidermal growth factor: Expression in goat endometrial epithelia during early pregnancy and regulation by interferon tau and FOXO113
Identification, expression and functional analysis of activin type I receptor in common Chinese Cuttlefish, Sepiella japonica13
Comparison of different methods of wild vimba bream Vimba vimba (L.) spawning under controlled conditions12
Seasonal spermatogenesis, epididymal storage, and creatine kinase expression in Pelodiscus sinensis12
Silver nanoparticles induce oxidative stress, apoptosis and impaired steroidogenesis in ovarian granulosa cells of cattle12
Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) sperm reduction during short-term in vitro storage at 4 °C12
The effect of maternal consumption of high-fat diet on ovarian development in offspring12
Sperm concentration of boar semen doses and sperm quality: Novel perspectives based on the extender type and sperm resilience12
Effects of mammalian blood with different glucose levels on reproduction, growth and survival of the southern medicinal leech, Hirudo verbana Carena, 182012
Use of green microalgae Chlorella as a nutritional supplement to support oocyte and embryo production in goats12
Sperm DNA extraction protocols for telomere inheritance dynamics studies in the North African Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis Undulata)12
Liquid storage of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) semen at 5 °C through intermediate dilution12
Exposure to non-esterified fatty acids in vitro results in changes in the ovarian and follicular environment in cattle11
Effects of recombinant FSH (bscrFSH) and pituitary FSH (FSH-p) on embryo production in superovulated dairy heifers inseminated with unsorted and sex-sorted semen11
Is glycerol a good cryoprotectant for sperm cells? New exploration of its toxicity using avian model11
Determinants of ram sexual behavior and its impact on sheep breeding11
Artificial insemination and optimization of the use of seminal doses in swine11
Maternal nutrition and fetal imprinting of the male progeny11
Strategies to increase circulating progesterone in late metestrus and early diestrus in recipient dairy heifers and cows: A focus on induction of accessory corpus luteum formation10
Bacterial occurrence in curcumin-supplemented cryopreserved bovine semen10
Developmental programming of reproduction and production in the offspring10
Mitochondrial calcium intake through Mitochondrial Calcium Uniporter is essential to modulate tail protein phosphorylation during boar sperm “in vitro” capacitation.10
The proAKAP4 concentrations in Nelore bull sperm and their relation to FTAI conception rate results10
Dietary n-3 PUFA augments pre-ovulatory follicle turnover and prolificacy in well-fed ewes10
Advances in sperm cryopreservation in farm animals: Cattle, horse, pig and sheep10
Effect of centrifugation and egg yolk percentage in frozen semen extender on canine sperm quality10
Effective standardization of bovine frozen semen sperm motility analysis in a multi-laboratory setting10
A novel technique for mass induction of propagation in small fish species: Hormone immersion10
The influence of litter birth weight phenotype on embryonic and placental development at day 30 of gestation in multiparous purebred Large White sows10
Effect of hormonal treatment on artificial propagation, spawning performance and embryonic development of striped snakehead Channa striata (Bloch, 1793)10
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Acute epididymal heat stress impacts bovine sperm and seminal plasma proteome10
Effect of metritis on in-vitro uterine contractility in cows during the puerperium10
GnRH dose at initiation of a 5-day CO-Synch + P4 for fixed time artificial insemination in suckled beef cows10
Effects of neonatal methoxychlor exposure on the ovarian transcriptome in piglets9
Comparative oxidative metabolism in mammalian sperm9
Ovarian superstimulation for in vitro embryo production based on Anti-Müllerian hormone phenotype: Effect of FSH dose schedule9
Comprehensive proteomic profiling of early antral follicles from sheep9
MiR-23a represses CELF1 to modulate buffalo granulosa cell apoptosis and steroidogenesis via the PI3K/AKT pathway9
Coenzyme Q10 preserves buck’s sperm quality during cryopreservation process in plant-based extender9
Effect of increasing dietary methionine-to-lysine ratio during early gestation on fetal development and piglet birth weight9
Vincristine-associated total antioxidant and oxidant status of ovaries and in vitro nuclear oocyte maturation in dogs with canine transmissible venereal tumor9
Developmental programming of the ovarian reserve in livestock9
Characteristics of reproductive organs and reproductive potential in Scandinavian female grey wolves (Canis lupus).9
Applications and world-wide use of sexed semen in cattle9
Effects of environmental temperature and humidity on sperm quality of bulls of different ages9
Transport-related influences on the quality of liquid-preserved boar sperm: A review9
Low progesterone concentration in early pregnancy is detrimental to conceptus development and pregnancy outcome in horses9
Spermatological characteristics and effects of cryopreservation in Lebranche mullet spermatozoa (Mugil liza Valenciennes, 1836): First report of ultra-rapid freezing9
Brushing rams before and during electroejaculation improves sperm motility and kinetics with slight changes in stress biomarkers9
Transcriptomics reveals that NAD(P)H affects the development of the Zig-zag eel (Mastacembelus armatus ♀) × Spiny eel (Sinobdella sinensis ♂) hybrid offspring leading to low hatching rates9
Silencing myostatin increases area fraction of smooth muscle in the corpus cavernosum of pigs9
Optimization of semen cryopreservation in black-footed (Spheniscus demersus) and gentoo (Pygoscelis papua) penguins using dimethylacetamide and dimethylsulfoxide9
Cryopreservation influence on DNA methylation profile in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) spermatozoa9
Modulation of expression of estrus, steroidogenesis and embryo development following peri-artificial insemination nutrient restriction in beef heifers8
Evaluating sperm characteristics from stripping and testicular extraction in northern pike (Esox lucius) with a focus on stability during storage8
Effect of the freezer and straw positioning on the post-thaw quality of bull spermatozoa: A comparative study8
Prenatal transportation stress did not impact ovarian follicle count for three generations of female Brahman offspring8
Programmed cell death ligands 1 and 2 and their receptor programmed cell death 1: Expression, regulation, and function at the maternal-conceptus interface in pigs8
The curse of the firstborn: Effects of dam primiparity on developmental programming in ruminant offspring8
Follicular fluid secretome enhances the meiotic competence of in vitro matured equine oocytes, but not the developmental competence of zygotes after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)8
Sperm head morphometry and chromatin alterations in bulls with different conception rates8
Effects of cyclic adenosine monophosphate modulating agents during oocyte pre-maturation and the role of melatonin on in vitro maturation of bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes8
Eosinophils from jennies form extracellular traps (EETs) in vitro in response to seminal plasma: A new perspective on uterine immune defense in donkeys8
MTNR1A gene polymorphisms and reproductive recovery after seasonal anoestrus in different Mediterranean sheep breeds8
Progesterone-stimulated endometrial cell conditioned media increases in vitro produced bovine embryo blastocyst formation8
Evaluation of metabolomic profiling and oxidative stress markers of bull seminal plasma and their relationship with sperm motility before and after thawing8
In vivo exposure to high temperature compromises quality of the sperm in Colossoma macropomum8
Metagenomic identification of bull semen microbiota in different seasons7
Inhibition of HSP70 during prolonged liquid storage at 17 °C increases mitochondrial membrane potential and calcium levels7
Multimodal distribution and its impact on the accurate assessment of spermatozoa morphological data: Lessons from machine learning7
Selenium yeast alleviates diquat-induced oxidative stress and testicular damage in roosters7
Prolonged cold-preservation of domestic cat ovarian tissue is improved by extracellular solution but impaired by the fragmentation of ovary7
Older yet more attractive: multiparous ewes are preferentially courted, and elicit more mountings and ejaculations than nulliparous ewes in group breeding7
Endometrial distribution of bovine immune cells in relation to days to conception after parturition7
In vitro effect of omentin-1 on level of other adipokines in granulosa cells from ovaries of Large White and Meishan pigs7
Evaluation of a long-acting recombinant bovine FSH for multiple ovulation and embryo transfer in dromedary camels7
Hormonal induction and seasonal variation in male reproductive viability of the Southern Rocky Mountain boreal toad7
Influences of dietary supplementation with evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis) as a source of omega-6, linoleic and gamma linolenic acid on the quality and function variables of stallion spermato7
Evaluation of boar and bull sperm capacitation and the acrosome reaction using flow cytometry7
Evaluation of in vitro fertilization rate in sheep using cryopreserved semen for a decade: Partial results7
Effects of mitoquinone (MitoQ) supplementation during boar semen cryopreservation on sperm quality, antioxidant status and mitochondrial proteomics7
Rheb ubiquitination drives LC3 lipidation via non-canonical autophagy to promote porcine sperm acrosome reaction7
Gonadal expression profiles reveal the underlying mechanisms of temperature effects on sex determination in the large-scale loach (Paramisgurnus dabryanus)7
Folic acids promote in vitro maturation of bovine oocytes by inhibition of ferroptosis via upregulated glutathione and downregulated Fe2+ accumulation7
Integrated omics analysis reveals a correlation between gut microbiota and egg production in captive African penguins (Spheniscus demersus)7
Deslorelin influences canine epididymal gene expression of the androgen receptor and prostaglandin metabolism7
Boar semen storage at 5 °C for the reduction of antibiotic use in pig insemination: Pathways from science into practice7
Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant MitoQ improves the quality of low temperature-preserved yak semen via alleviating oxidative stress7
PPP2R2A promotes Hu sheep pituitary cell proliferation and gonadotropin secretion associated with prolificacy7
Antioxidant additive melatonin in tris-based egg yolk extender improves post-thaw sperm attributes in Hariana bull7
Effects of insulin-like growth factor-1 on the proliferation and apoptosis of stallion testicular cells under normal and heat stress culture conditions7
Conjugated linoleic acid supplementation: Insights into prostaglandin synthesis and in vitro embryonic development7
New molecular findings in llama spermatozoa plasma membrane6
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Intrauterine growth restriction disrupts folliculogenesis in gilts: Insights into reproductive health6
Oogenesis and expression of PCNA and vitellogenin in Geophagus native to the Amazon basin in pre- and post-hydroelectric dam periods6
Overnight holding aids in selection of developmentally competent equine oocytes6
The combination of FLI, ITS, pFF, and citrate improves the developmental potential of gilt oocytes during in vitro maturation6
The opioid peptide leucine enkephalin modulates hypothalamic-hypophysial axis in the cichlid fish Oreochromis mossambicus6
Pre-conception nutrition estimated from milk composition characterises the sex ratio of offspring in cattle6
Spawning induction and larval rearing in the thinlip gray mullet (Chelon ramada): The use of the slow release gonadotropin releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) preparation, leuprorelin acetate6
Differential expression of selected microRNAs in cryopreserved sperm of Bos taurus sires with diverse fertility status6
Significance of fatty acids in fish broodstock nutrition6
Osteopontin immunolocalization in the testicle and epididymis of dogs6
Seasonality does not influence cortisol or testosterone production, or seminal quality of stallions located at low latitudes6
Acute heat stress exposure leads to negative modulation of testicular proteome6
Altered expression of angiogenic factors in dominant preovulatory follicles of dairy cattle treated with ACTH6
The cryoprotective effect of Guar gum co-supplemented with ethylene glycol and glycerol in Simmental bull semen6
Age-related changes in the mitochondrial, synthesis of steroids, and cellular homeostasis of the chicken ovary6
Epigenetic modifications of gonadotropin receptors can regulate follicular development6
Morphological, morphometric and ultrastructural characterization of epididymal spermatozoa from red-nosed rats (Wiedomys pyrrhorhinos)6
Success of artificial insemination based on expression of estrus and the addition of GnRH to an estradiol/progesterone-based protocol on pregnancy rates in lactating dairy cows5
Automated color Doppler ultrasound analysis of bull reproductive tissues using a machine learning-based image processing algorithm5
Influence of incorporating L-carnitine or Moringa oleifera leaves extract into semen diluent on cryosurvival and in vitro fertilization competence of buck sperm5
Letter from the guest editor5
Establishing a ceRNA regulatory network for reproductive performance in Tibetan chickens via whole transcriptome sequencing5
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Hormonal symphony: The dynamic duo of IGF and EGF in gonadotropin-induced fish ovarian development and egg maturation5
Influence of commercial inactivated or modified-live virus vaccination at time of AI on corpus luteum development and function in beef cattle5
Effect of hypothermal storage on motility, viability, acrosome integrity and intracellular zinc of boar sperm5
Effect of artificial light in the female domestic cat reproduction: What we know so far?5
Influence of VetMotl selection and choice of extender on stallion sperm quality stored at 5ºC for 24 hours5
Differences in microRNA within plasma extracellular vesicles at various time points during early pregnancy in sheep revealed by high-throughput sequencing data5
Cultivation of all-male large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and evaluation of its temperature tolerance and hypoxia tolerance5
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Evaluation of the 7 & 7 Synch and 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR treatment regimens for control of the estrous cycle among beef cows prior to fixed-time artificial insemination with conventional or sex-sor5
Pyometra alters uterine aquaporins related with lipopolysaccharide concentrations and antioxidant enzyme activities in bitches5
Biochemical analysis and fertilization success of Cirrhinus mrigala ova during induced spawning5
Reproductive strategies of domestic Betta splendens as a foundation for developing breeding programs for Indonesia’s endangered wild species5
Effect of reproductive senescence on DNA integrity of epididymal sperm in dogs5
Semen collection and cryopreservation from live nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum): A conservation milestone5
Immunological defense mechanisms of ejaculates and the spread of viral infectious diseases through pig semen5
Use of nanoparticles as potential antioxidants in llama semen cooling5
Thank you very much Jim!5
Maternal supplementation of nano-selenium in a plant-based diet improves antioxidant competence of female Arabian yellowfin sea bream (Acanthopagrus arabicus) breeders and their progeny5
Use of coenzyme Q-10 to improve the pregnancy rate in sheep5
Expression and localization of the neuropeptide phoenixin-14 and its receptor GRP173 in the canine reproductive organs and periovarian adipose tissue5
Influence of vibration duration on the quality of boar semen doses packed in bags or tubes4
Effects of nutrient restriction during early or mid-gestation in bovine on placental development and miRNA expression in the cotyledon4
Thymol increases primordial follicle activation, protects stromal cells, collagen fibers and down-regulates expression of mRNA for superoxide dismutase 1, catalase and periredoxin 6 in cultured bovine4
Regulatory T cells in bovine fertility: Current understanding and future prospects4
Reproductive efficiency of treated Karakul ewes with short-term progesterone and hCG injections during the non-breeding and breeding seasons4
Bacterial growth in long-term preserved boar semen: effects of extender and storage temperature4
Corrigendum to “Gonadal analysis in the F1 progeny of a gynogenetic Siberian sturgeon Acipenser baerii female” [Anim. Reprod. Sci. 221 (2020) 106548]4
Effect of roscovitine pretreatment for increased utilization of small follicle-derived oocytes on developmental competence of somatic cell nuclear transfer embryos in pigs4
Harnessing the value of fertility biomarkers in bull sperm for buck sperm4
A short and fast scrotal heat stress modifies sperm sncRNA cargo without altering morpho-functional sperm features4
Trans-anethole improves ram semen quality during cryopreservation4
Ultrasonography for the detection of pregnancy and study of embryonic and fetal development in camels, buffaloes, and sheep: Techniques, equations, and limitations4
Integrating metabolomics into reproduction: Sperm metabolism and fertility enhancement in pigs4
Sperm signatures of fertility and freezability4
Ide (Leuciscus idus) sperm short-term storage: Effects of different extenders and dilution ratios4
Dihydrotestosterone mediates the inflammation effect under lipopolysaccharides in bovine endometrial epithelial cells via AR blockading TLR4/MyD88 signaling pathway4
Mechanisms of action of non-enzymatic antioxidants to control oxidative stress during in vitro follicle growth, oocyte maturation, and embryo development4
Alpha-Lipoic acid supplementation during in vitro culture of abattoir- and OPU-derived bovine oocytes improves embryonic quality4
Developmental programming of reproduction in the female animal4
Evidence that Murciano-Granadina does with longer anogenital distance are more fertile and prolific and produce heavier and male-biased litters4
Effect of anti-adhesive supplement doses on sperm motility characteristics in the European whitefish (Coregonus lavaretus)4
Effect of the addition of aqueous extract of maca (Lepidium meyenii) on the refrigeration of goat semen4
Use of a sperm-Hyaluronan binding assay for evaluation of sperm quality in dromedary camels4
The interplay between thyroxine and cortisol in zebrafish: Effects on growth, physiology, and reproduction4
Transcriptomics of bovine sperm and oocytes4
Quality assurance applied to semen analysis4
Abundance of estrogen receptors involved in non-canonical signaling in the dog testis4
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In search of freezability predictors for feline spermatozoa – osmotic challenge tests and markers of sperm membrane structure4
Protective effect of epidermal growth factor on cryopreservation of dromedary camel epididymal spermatozoa: Evidence from in vitro and in silico studies4
Nicotinamide mononucleotide supplement combined with prolonging maturation time improves the quality of oocytes cultured in vitro4
Analysis of goat PPP6C mRNA profile, detection of genetic variations, and their associations with litter size4
Comparison of three reproductive management strategies for lactating dairy cows using combination of estrus detection or ovulation synchronization and Fixed-Timed Artificial Insemination4
Comparative stereological evaluation of the term allantochorion membrane in the mare pregnant with mule foals and equine foals4
Biostimulation and pheromones in livestock: A review4
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Study of the uptake mechanism of two small extracellular vesicle subtypes by granulosa cells4
Does a single fixed-time insemination in weaned sows affect gestation and lactation length, and piglet performance during lactation compared with multiple insemination protocols in a commercial produc4
Effect of the new fixed-time artificial insemination technology based on novel hormone preparations in gilts4
Effect of the administration of dexamethasone in pregnant goats: Vitality, thermography, physiological response, and behavioral patterns of newborn kids4
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