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Influence of hormonal treatments on progesterone levels to enhance embryo survival and kidding rates in goats

  • Manita Wittayarat (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Navapol Kupthammasan (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Hakim Jehdo (Small Ruminant Research and Development Center, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Ratree Jintana (Research and Development Center for Livestock Production Technology, Animal Hospital and Student Training Center, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University) ;
  • Sopita Suttikrai (Research and Development Center for Livestock Production Technology, Animal Hospital and Student Training Center, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University) ;
  • Niraporn Tongkumtae (Songkhla Artificial Insemination and Biotechnology Research Center, Department of Livestock Development) ;
  • Nantarat Chutijiratthitkan (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Pokchon Khirilak (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Sirirat Norsoongnern (Small Ruminant Research and Development Center, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Supitcha Kaewma (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Chaiyawan Wattanachant (Small Ruminant Research and Development Center, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University) ;
  • Saritvich Panyaboriban (Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University)
  • Received : 2024.08.15
  • Accepted : 2024.10.22
  • Published : 2025.06.01
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Abstract

Objective: This study investigated the efficiency of different estrous synchronization programs and hormonal treatments in improving reproductive outcomes in goats. Conducted on a commercial farm in southern Thailand, the study used multiparous Shami and Anglo-Nubian breed goats. Methods: In experiment 1, goats were randomly allocated to two estrous synchronization treatments: 11-day (CI11D) and 13-day (CI13D) intravaginal progesterone implants, followed by artificial insemination (AI) with frozen-thawed semen. Various hormonal treatments (human chorionic gonadotropin [hCG], gonadotropin-releasing hormone [GnRH] analogue, progestogen) were administered on day 5 post-AI to elevate progesterone levels. Experiment 2 assessed embryo survival after transferring early- and late-stage embryos, using GnRH analogue to increase progesterone levels in the recipient goats. Results: Results showed that GnRH analogue significantly increased pregnancy rates, kidding rates, and the number of kids born in the CI13D group. Progesterone levels were higher in treated groups, particularly with GnRH analogue, though estradiol levels varied between synchronization protocols. Late-stage embryo transfers significantly improved pregnancy rates and reduced embryonic loss compared to early-stage transfers. GnRH analogue supplementation reduced early embryonic mortality, enhancing embryo survival and overall reproductive performance. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the efficacy of tailored estrous synchronization and hormonal treatments in optimizing goat reproductive outcomes, with significant implications for improving fertility management in commercial goat farming. Although no significant differences were observed in progesterone levels, the administration of GnRH analogue reduced early embryonic mortality and improved reproductive outcomes, demonstrating its potential to enhance embryo survival and reproductive performance in goats.

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Acknowledgement

The authors express their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Small Ruminant Research and Development Center, Faculty of Natural Resources, Prince of Songkla University, for their outstanding veterinary support and access to animals.

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