Out-of-season breeding in goats.
Maintenance of winter milk production and the production of meat kids for seasonal specialty markets are two major reasons for out-of-season breeding. Strategies include the manipulation of light cycles and the administration of exogenous gonadotrophins following progestogen priming with either vaginal sponges or subcutaneous implants. A number of does in excess of expected need should be prepared. Excess numbers of bucks also are advisable, because libido and fertility often are lower out of season.
Haibel
G K
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus.
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D004973:Estrus Synchronization; D005260:Female; D006041:Goats / Q000502:physiology*; D006062:Gonadotropins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008027:Light; D008550:Melatonin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012621:Seasons
D006062:Gonadotropins; D008550:Melatonin