Journal of Reproduction and Development (JRD) is theofficial journal of the Society for Reproduction and Development,published bimonthly, and welcomes original articles. JRDprovides free full-text access of all the published articles onthe web. The functions of the journal are managed by EditorialBoard Members, such as the Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor-inChief, Managing Editors and Editors. All manuscripts arepeer-reviewed critically by two or more reviewers. Acceptanceis based on scientific content and presentation of the materials.The Editors select reviewers and correspond with authors. Finaldecisions about acceptance or rejection of manuscripts are madeby the Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editor-in-Chief.