Aim: This study was conducted in Awassi ewes synchronized with FGA sponge in breeding season for comparison of PMSG and PGF2α administration effects on fertility parameters at the time of sponge withdrawal. Materials and Methods: In this study, 75 Awassi ewes were used. The vaginal sponges (20 mg,...

The experiment was conducted on 24 post partum crossbred cows at private dairy farm and divided into three treatment (TG) and control (C) groups (6 each) were monitored for serum calcium phosphorus and total protein on 14th, 24th, 27th, 38th, 41st and 42nd of post partum following GnRH and PGf_2α...

Synthetic hormones and bioactive substances (vitamins, pigments and isoflavons) which have been used in the feed industry are accumulated in milk, meat and eggs. It is suspected that these are responsible for a number of side-effects such as carcinogenesis, liver and kidney damage, allergies in...

Aim: This study quantified the effects of season and photoperiodic treatment on semen and seminal plasma (SP) characteristics in 12 bucks of two Spanish goat breeds (Murciano-Granadina, and Payoya) for the past 1 year. Materials and Methods: A total of 6 bucks (three of each breed) were exposed to...

Separation of X- and Y-chromosome bearing sperm has been practiced for selection of desired sex of offspring to increase the profit in livestock industries. At present, fluorescence-activated cell sorter is the only successful method for separation of X- and Y-chromosome bearing sperm. This...

Aim: Evaluation of the effect of clinical mastitis (CM) and its treatment outcome on the reproductive performance in crossbred cows retrospectively. Materials and Methods: Datasets of 835 lactating cows affected with CM during a period of 12 years (2001-2012) were considered for this study....

Pig production is an important component of the farming systems that are practised in the northeastern region of India and it has special significance for improving the socio-economic status of tribal farmers in the region. In an effort to optimize the production efficiency of rural pig production...

In order to improve the management of cattle breeding and meat production, it will take into account the genetic value of the races and hybrids that are subject to growth and exploitation and by the factors contributing to the increasing of production such as managerial capacity, human resource...

The aim of the research was to study trehalosa supplementation in Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS) and MIII extender on the quality of frozen boar semen. Semen was collected from nineboars age 5-6 years using glove hand method. The semen were then evaluated macro and microscopically. Semen having...

Body condition score (BCS) changes and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) are good indicators for measuring lipomobilization during the transition period. The aim of this study was to establish the possible correlation between cows with a higher BCS during this period and their reproductive...