Open AccessRecent advances on synchronization of ovulation in goats, out of season, for a more sustainable production
Author(s) -
João Simões
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.167
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2305-0519
pISSN - 2305-0500
DOI - 10.1016/s2305-0500(15)30014-2
Subject(s) - ovulation , reproduction , estrous cycle , seasonal breeder , biology , insemination , artificial insemination , hormone , zoology , medicine , endocrinology , physiology , andrology , pregnancy , ecology , genetics
Goats show marked progressive seasonal reproduction at latitude > 25° and reproductive management should be adapted to market demands. The present review aimed to discuss the synchronization of ovulation for timed artificial insemination concerning new insights regarding a clean, green and ethical meat and milk production. Today, the induction of ovulation during breeding season or transitions periods is mainly based on progestagens/ progesterone (P4) devices intravaginally inserted on females, at least during 11 days, plus equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) and prostaglandin F2 alfa administration. In last years a reduction to 20 mg of fluorogestone acetate was made and the successful reutilization of devices containing 0.3 g of P4 indicates a possible reduction of their levels. Shortening the period of exogenous progestagens/P4 priming (5 to 7 days) is critical for a rational use of hormones. Moreover, the eCG exchange by socio-sexual cues (male effect) seems to see a great advance, even if a previous photoperiod treatment, or equivalent method, being necessary in high latitudes. Research trends on these subjects are expected in future using different goats breeds in distinct regions of world