Administration of HCG seven days after estrous onset increases the pregnancy rate in Toggenburg goats subjected to induction of synchronized estrus and natural mating.
Administration of HCG seven days after estrous onset increases the pregnancy rate in Toggenburg goats subjected to induction of synchronized estrus and natural mating.
Author(s): CORTÊS, L. R.; FRAGA, M. O.; SILVA, D. S.; PRATES, J. F.; MARTINS, B. B.; FIGUEIRA, L. M.; BONATO, G. C.; ARRAIS, A. M.; SOUZA-FABJAN, J. M. G.; BRANDÃO, F. Z.; FONSECA, J. F. da
Summary: The dominant follicle reaches its maximum diameter on the sixth day after ovulation or seven days after the onset of estrus (Castro et al., Theriogenology, 52: 399-411, 1999). This study investigated the effect of hCG administration on the seventh day after the onset of estrus (D7) on pregnancy rate in Toggenburg goats. The study was conducted during December and January in Piau, MG, Brazil (latitude 21°35?S and longitude 43°15?W). For statistical analysis, the chi-square test was used with a significance level of 5%. The pregnancy rate of the animals receiving hCG was superior (P=0.047) than those receiving saline [90.7% (39/43) and 74.4% (32/43)]. We conclude that the use of hCG seven days after hormonally induced-estrus is an efficient strategy to increase the pregnancy rate in dairy goats.
Publication year: 2018
Types of publication: Abstract in annals or event proceedings
Unit: Embrapa Goats & Sheep
Keywords: Animal reproduction, Ewes, Sheep
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