The REPRO-MP project aims to investigate the occurrence of microplastics in livestock reproductive material, focusing on boar and bull semen as previously unexplored biological matrices. In addition to this primary objective, the project will develop and optimize methodologies for reliable microplastic extraction and identification using advanced FTIR imaging techniques. Comprehensive semen quality assessments, including motility, viability, morphology, and biochemical composition, will be carried out to provide a detailed characterization of reproductive parameters. By integrating these data, the study seeks to explore potential associations between environmental contamination and reproductive health. The project combines expertise in reproductive biology, analytical chemistry, and polymer science. Its outcomes will provide novel insights into environmental impacts on animal fertility and support future research within the One Health framework.
Project funding:
KTU fund for internal investment
Period of project implementation: 2026-04-01 - 2026-12-31
Project partners: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
