The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of diff erent estrus synchronization protocols on reproductive parameters in nulliparous Saanen goats at the end of the transition period. In this experiment, 71 nulliparous Saanen does were used and divided into four treatment groups as norgestomet implant plus GnRH (Imp-G), norgestomet implant (Imp), FGA sponge plus GnRH (Spo-G), and FGA...

The aim of this study was to identify DNA methylation pattern of estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) gene promoter region and to evaluate its association with milk production performance of Xinong Saanen dairy goats. The results showed that there was no significant difference in DNA methylation percentage (MP) in mammary glands samples collected during dry period and milking period. Interestingly, th...

Ribeiro A.P., Piso D.Y.T., Padua I.R.M., Silva M.L. & Laus J.L. 2010. Intraocular pressure and tear secretion in Saanen goats with different ages. Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira 30(9):798-802. Departamento de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinária, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Via de acesso Professor Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, Jaboticabal, SP 14870-000, Brazil. E-mail: [email protected] This s...

This study aimed to evaluate lactic acid bacteria isolates from Saanen goats' milk for probiotic attributes, thereby determining their potential as direct-fed microbials for goats. Isolates were identified using API 50CH system, 16S rDNA sequencing and matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. All 17 isolates obtained were identified as Lactobacillus plantaru...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of hCG administration 5 days after breeding on plasma progesterone (P4) concentration and reproductive performance of oestrous-induced nulliparous dairy goats. A total of 59 nulliparous goats (36 Alpine and 23 Saanen) received intravaginal sponges with 60 mg medroxyprogesterone acetate for 9 days plus 200 IU equine chorionic gonadotrophi...

Milk production records of 306 Alpine, 72 LaMancha, 170 Nubian, 84 Saanen, and 235 Toggenburg does born in the Northeast from 1972 through 1979 were used to estimate trends of additive genetic value. Estimated transmitting abilities were doubled and averaged for all does born in each year to obtain yearly estimates of genetic value. Genetic trends from regression of yearly mean genetic value on...

Sapera goat is a dairy resulting from cross between Saanen buck and an Ettawah doe. These small ruminants are reared by rural households for poverty reduction undernutrition prevention. Breeding of through artificial insemination (AI) technique was expected to accelerate the increase in population. Unfortunately, frozen semen not available yet. This study aims determine effect distance straw li...