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However, spermatogenesis is a complex biological process that, at present, can be partially reproduced <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> only in the mouse. The development of reliable 3D <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> models able to mimic the architecture and the physiological microenvironment of the testis, represents a possible strategy to facilitate <jats:italic>ex vivo<\/jats:italic> haploid male gamete generation in domestic species. Here we describe the creation of bovine testicular bio-scaffolds and their successful repopulation <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic> with bovine testicular cells. In particular, bovine testes are subjected to three different decellularization protocols. Cellular compartment removal and extracellular matrix preservation are evaluated. The generated bio-scaffolds are then repopulated with bovine testicular fibroblasts. 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