Animal reproduction and breeding encompasses the full spectrum of natural, assisted and genetic processes that underpin the perpetuation, improvement and conservation of species across diverse taxa.

Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is increasingly being used to facilitate conception in both clinical and veterinary medicine. Infertility rates are on the rise amongst the global human ...

Quite an advantage in today’s world.

The mating game in the animal kingdom is nothing less than fascinating and somewhat weird. Some species pierce, clone, chew, or even fake their way through the mating process. To make survival ...

New research shows that epaulette sharks, often called “walking sharks,” can produce eggs without increasing their overall energy use.

A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

Texas A&M University animal science professor Ky Pohler said reproductive inefficiency has cost the beef and dairy industry over $1 billion in the last year. A new Animal Reproductive Biotechnology ...

It is an awkward idea, but a couple's ability to have kids may partly depend on who else is present. The reproductive tracts of males and females contain whole communities of micro-organisms. These ...

In the framework of an international research project, a team of scientists have demonstrated for the first time that asexual reproduction can be successful in the long term. The animal they studied ...

The improvements in animal care that have led to the aging population problem are laudable, but must now be accompanied by ...

Some male animals may evolve weak immune responses to transmit diseases. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- In the battle of the sexes, sexually transmitted diseases may sometimes be ...