An in-depth study of aspects of the physiology of reproduction and lactation in monogastric and ruminant animals. The emphasis is placed on applying the understanding of the physiological processes to ...

Canine reproductive physiology is governed by a complex interplay of hormones that regulate the estrous cycle, ovulation, and subsequent fertilisation. Fundamental to this process is the measurement ...

A hormone first discovered in Japanese quail turns out to play a major role in the mammalian reproductive system, acting on the brain to put the brakes on reproduction. The hormone, dubbed ...

Anti‐Müllerian hormone (AMH) has emerged as a pivotal biomarker in veterinary reproductive health, offering insights into gonadal function across a range of species. Its role in the regulation of ...

Jimena is a Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology, with expertise in Animal Reproduction. She completed her veterinary medicine degree in Argentina and obtained her MSc and PhD in Veterinary ...

A new study shows that humans and tiny aquatic animals known as rotifers have something important in common when it comes to sex. Barely visible without a microscope, rotifers eat algae and serve ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents one of the most prevalent chronic endocrine-metabolic disorders affecting women ...

In a recent study published in the Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology journal, researchers assessed the impact of hormonal contraceptives (HC) on the brain and stress. Hormonal contraceptives have ...

Similar to humans, wild animals' reaction to disturbance is accompanied by releasing hormones, such as cortisol. To understand the impact of various "stress" factors - for example, competition for ...