Indigenous cattle biodiversity in India: Adaptation and conservation
December 2024
Indigenous breeds of cattle are suitable for varying climatic conditions of the tropical environment by virtue of a series of species-specific traits and adaptive strategies. Such traits and adaptive...
Successful live births after Chinese herbal medicine treatment on a patient of advanced maternal age with severe diminished ovarian reserve: A case report
March 2024
The fecundity of women decreases significantly beginning approximately at age 35 and decreases more rapidly after age 40. Age affects not only the size of the oocyte pool but also the quality of germ...
Study on mate choice in animals
September 2024
Sexual selection is critical to animal reproduction. Mate choice not only determines an individual's capacity for reproduction but is also the primary mode of selection in sexual selection. Mate choice...
Development of fisheries in China
March 2021
Fisheries is a social production sector that captures and farms fish and other aquatic animals and plants for aquatic products. In a broad sense, fisheries also include upstream departments (e.g., manufacturing,...
Therapeutic potential of carnitine and N-Acetyl-Cysteine supplementation on sperm parameters and pregnancy outcomes in idiopathic male infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials
March 2025
This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of L-carnitine (LC), L-acetyl-carnitine (LAC), and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) on sperm parameters and pregnancy outcomes in men with...
Culture conditions for in vitro maturation of oocytes – A review
June 2022
The maturation of oocytes external to the body is referred to IVM and is utilised by many different species. IVM bypasses traditional superovulation methods, where several hormonal injections are administered....
Human breast organoid models for lactation research
September 2023
The human mammary gland is the major organ involved in lactation. In the mammary gland, alveoli secrete milk and myoepithelial cells contract to propel the milk through branched structures called ducts...
Current status and application of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) germplasm resources
June 2024
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides, LB) is an important aquaculture and fishing species in the world. LB has been introduced into China since 1983, and its aquaculture production has increased year...
Semen characteristics, freezability, and application of motility-based protein markers (proAKAP4) in assessing the suitability of superior Bali bulls (Bos sondaicus) at the Regional AI Center
December 2024
The use of molecular markers in selecting superior bulls, including Bali bulls, for the AI program will significantly increase reproductive efficiency and affect the economic aspects of several countries,...
Queries on the article "Maternal traditional Chinese medicine exposure and risk of congenital malformations" and suggestions for teratogenicity research
December 2023
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a rich history spanning thousands of years, with its applications ranging from treating female infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss to managing nausea and...
Improvement and application of genetic resources of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
September 2024
Grass carp was an important economic fish for freshwater aquaculture. The exploring and utilization of high-quality grass carp germplasm resources were important for ensuring a domestic supply of high-quality...
Genetic performance, heritability, and correlation of traits in new plant type of rice lines for highland ecosystem
December 2024
Rice cultivation is crucial in providing global food needs, particularly in highland areas with distinct environmental conditions. Adapting promising rice lines suitable for highland ecosystems is essential...
Progress on stress resistance breeding in fish
December 2024
With the continuing development of the aquaculture industry, the stress associated with many environmental factors has severely restricted the growth of fish, reduced fish resistance to disease, and...
Germplasm innovation of large yellow croaker and its research progress
June 2025
Large yellow croaker is one of the species with the highest production of marine fish culture in China. Germplasm resources are the indispensable material basis for the healthy and sustainable development...
Reproductive biology, hormonal induction efficiency, and larval rearing success of Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, 1822)
December 2025
The status of Amblypharyngodon mola in Bangladesh is categorized as least concern. This experiment aims to examine the breeding biology and produce fry through induced breeding of the species. To achieve,...
Impact of NPK, FYM and Vermicompost on growth and yield of radish (Raphanus sativus L.)
June 2024
An investigation was conducted at the Horticulture field Invertis University, Bareilly with a study “Impact of NPK, FYM and Vermicompost on growth and yield of radish (Raphanus sativus L.)” during rabi...
Comprehensive analysis of high-oil peanut cultivars in China: Agronomic performance, disease resistance, and breeding insights
September 2025
Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a globally significant oilseed crop, with China being the largest producer and consumer. High-oil peanut varieties, characterized by oil content exceeding 55 %, offer...
Impact of photoperiod and temperature on melatonin, growth hormone, estradiol, and vitellogenin levels in female African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) reproduction cycle
March 2025
This study aimed to investigate the hormone levels of melatonin (Mel), estradiol (E2), vitellogenin (VTG), and growth hormone (GH) in inducing reproduction cycles in female African catfish, Clarias...
Genome-wide analysis of population structure and genetic diversity in two Ethiopian native sheep populations
September 2025
Indigenous Ethiopian sheep inhabit diverse environmental conditions and hold distinct morphological traits, including variations in tail phenotypes. Characterizing their genetic diversity is crucial...
Report of a case of infertility with infantile uterus
September 2024
Acupuncture, moxibustion, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) have demonstrated good effects in treating refractory gynecological infertility. This case involved an advanced-stage patient diagnosed...
Generation of fast-growth grass carp by mutation of mstnb via CRISPR/Cas9 system
December 2025
Myostatin (mstn) is a highly conserved negative regulator of myogenesis and myofiber growth in vertebrates. In recent years, the CRISPR/Cas9 (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats)...
Captive breeding practices and insights on four indigenous Betta species of Sarawak
September 2025
Sarawak, located on the island of Borneo, is home to several indigenous Betta species, many of which face threats from habitat degradation. Despite their ecological and ornamental significance, limited...
From bench to bedside: Mouse models in translating infertility research to clinical applications in assisted reproduction
September 2025
The use of animal models, principally mice, has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of reproductive biology. Mice serve as a powerful tool due to their genetic and physiological similarities...
Improving the growth performance of local pigs in Benin by crossbreeding with the stress-negative Pietrain
September 2025
Local pigs in Benin are highly valued by the population, yet their suboptimal performance limits their breeding potential. The objective of this study was to enhance the zootechnical performance of...
Effects of dietary glutathione on growth performance, muscle quality and lipid metabolism of hybrid crucian carp (Carassius auratus cuvieri ♀ × Carassius auratus red var. ♂) fed a high-fat diet
September 2023
A 60-day feeding trial was conducted to investigate the influence of glutathione (GSH) on growth performance, lipid metabolism and muscle quality of hybrid crucian carp (initial body weight: 15.03 ± 0.11 g)...