Gene expression in cells is determined by the epigenetic state of chromatin. Therefore, the
study of epigenetic changes is very important to understand the regulatory mechanism of …

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are fundamental for cattle breeding and
sustainable food production. Together with genomic selection, these technologies contribute …

In brief The first week of gestation is a period of major pregnancy loss in cattle, this study
reveals that the male plays a key role in regulating embryonic development during this time …

Background Despite a multifactorial approach being taken for the evaluation of bull semen
quality in many animal breeding centres worldwide, reliable prediction of bull fertility is still a …

Background Conflicting results regarding alterations to sperm DNA methylation in cases of
spermatogenesis defects, male infertility and poor developmental outcomes have been …

In brief Bull fertility is an important economic trait, this study identified some DNA methylation
biomarkers that are associated with bull fertility. Abstract Subfertile bulls may cause huge …

• During the differentiation of male germ cells into spermatozoa, there are several windows
of epigenome sensitivity to environmental factors.• The epigenome of bull sperm exhibits …

Over the last decades, selection in cattle has mainly been based on milk production rather
than on reproductive efficiency. While, when applied, focus on reproduction has involved …

Semen cryopreservation in bovine livestock is well established, but logistics often require
deviations from standard protocols. Extending the equilibration time to the following day is …

Effects of sperm DNA methylation on domesticated animal performance and perspectives on
cross-species epigenetics in animal breeding | Animal Frontiers | Oxford Academic Skip to Main …