Abstract Background Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have a size of more than 200 bp
and are known to regulate a host of crucial cellular processes like proliferation …

Sperm cryopreservation is a powerful tool for the livestock breeding program. Several
technical attempts have been made to enhance the efficiency of spermatozoa …

Assessment of male fertility is based on the evaluation of sperm. Semen evaluation
measures various sperm quality parameters as fertility indicators. However, semen …

Bull fertility is of paramount importance in bovine industry because semen from a single bull
is used to breed several thousands of cows; however, so far, no reliable test is available for …

The spermatozoon is a highly differentiated cell with unique characteristics: it is mobile,
thanks to its flagellum, and is very compact. The sperm cytoplasm is extremely reduced …

Having been debated for many years, the presence and role of spermatozoal RNAs is
resolving, and their contribution to development is now appreciated. Data from different …

The reproductive efficiency of livestock is crucial for agricultural productivity and economic
sustainability. One critical factor in successful fertilization and the viability of offspring is the …

Crossbred bulls produced by crossing Bos taurus and Bos indicus suffer with high incidence
of infertility/subfertility problems; however, the etiology remains poorly understood. The …

Simple Summary Infertility is a problem in the livestock industry. The impact of these cases
can be a long calving interval period, increasing the operational costs. Male livestock should …

Bull fertility is an important economic trait in sustainable cattle production, as infertile or
subfertile bulls give rise to large economic losses. Current methods to assess bull fertility are …