An Enhanced Body Condition Improved Sexual Behavior, Ovarian Structure and Function, and Reproductive Fitness in Rangeland-Crossbred Dairy Goats
The possible effect of body condition score (BCS) on ovarian function, sexual behavior, (i.e., females and males; appetitive and consummative), estrus, ovulation, and reproductive performance was investigated in crossbred dairy goats under extensive conditions. Based on their BCS, female goats (<...
Main Authors: | Francisco G. Veliz-Deras, Cesar A. Meza-Herrera, Angeles De Santiago-Miramontes, Alejandro Santos-Alvarado, Jorge A. Bustamante-Andrade, Jessica M. Flores-Salas, Fernando Arellano-Rodríguez, Miguel Mellado |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Agriculture |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/13/7/1337 |
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