Reproduction in Domestic Animals最新文献

{"title":"Sheep litter size heredity basis using genome-wide selective analysis.","authors":"Weiguo Cui, Hechuan Wang, Jingchun Li, Dongyu Lv, Jiayi Xu, Mengyu Liu, Guoan Yin","doi":"10.1111/rda.14689","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14689","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sheep are important herbivorous domestic animal globally, and the Chinese indigenous sheep breed has a multitude of economically significant variations due to the diverse geographical and ecological conditions. In particular, certain native breeds exhibit a visible high litter size phenotype due to the selection pressure of natural and artificial for thousands of years, offering an ideal animal model for investigating sheep's fecundity. In this study, selective signal analysis was performed on public whole-genome sequencing data from 60 sheep across eight breeds to identify candidate genes related to litter size. Results revealed that a total of 34,065,017 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified from all sheep, and 65 candidate genes (CDGs) were pinpointed from the top 1% of interacted windows and SNPs between the pairwise fixation index (F_ST, >0.149543) and cross-population extended haplotype homozygosity (XP-EHH, >0.701551). A total of 41 CDGs (e.g. VRTN, EYA2 and MCPH1) were annotated to 576 GO terms, of which seven terms were directly linked to follicular and embryonic development (e.g. TBXT, BMPR1B, and BMP2). In addition, 73 KEGG pathways were enriched by 21 CDGs (e.g. ENTPD5, ABCD4 and RXFP2), mainly related to Hippo (TCF4, BMPR1B and BMP2), TGF-β (BMPR1B and BMP2), PI3K-Akt (ITGB4, IL4R and PPP2R5A) and Jak-STAT signalling pathways (IL20RA and IL4R). Notably, a series of CDGs was under strong selection in sheep with high litter size traits. These findings result could improve the comprehension of the genetic underpinnings of sheep litter size. Furthermore, it provides valuable CDGS for future molecular breeding.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141752455","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of unilateral and bilateral bovine twin foetuses.","authors":"Jørgen Steen Agerholm, Lene Elisabeth Buelund, Katrine Graff, Tenna Vanggaard Sørensen, Jan Bojsen-Møller Secher","doi":"10.1111/rda.14659","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14659","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Twin pregnancy in cattle is undesirable for a number of reasons, including a higher abortion risk compared to pregnancies with a single foetus. Yet, the abortion risk is significantly influenced by the intrauterine location of the foetuses, that is, the abortion risk is several times higher if they are implanted in the same uterine horn (unilateral twin pregnancy) than if they are implanted with one foetus in each uterine horn (bilateral twin pregnancy). The reason for the higher abortion risk in unilateral twin pregnancies is unknown, but it may be related to malnutrition of the outermost foetus due to a limited placental capacity, as is the case for equine twin foetuses. A slaughterhouse study was performed and the foetuses of cattle pregnant with twins were measured. We identified 65 cases of twin pregnancies, of which 35 were unilateral twin pregnancies and 30 were bilateral twin pregnancies. There was no significant difference between the outermost and the more centrally located foetus in unilateral twin pregnancies in terms of body weight and length of the metacarpal diaphysis. Growth retardation of the outermost foetus could therefore not be confirmed as the cause of the higher abortion risk in unilateral bovine twin pregnancies. Four cases of pre-slaughter foetal mortality were identified. In three of these cases, both twins were dead, of equal size and at a comparable level of degradation. In the fourth case, with approximately 40-day-old twin foetuses of equal size, only one of the foetuses showed signs of pre-slaughter death.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470508","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A prospective study of the proteome of equine pre-implantation embryo.","authors":"Antônio Carlos de A Teles Filho, Deisy J D Sanchez, Arabela G A Viana, Sheheryar Sheheryar, Denise D Guerreiro, Ivan C Bustamante-Filho, Aline M A Martins, Marcelo V Sousa, Carlos A O Ricart, Wagner Fontes, Arlindo A Moura","doi":"10.1111/rda.14663","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study was conducted to investigate the global proteome of 8-day-old equine blastocysts. Follicular dynamics of eight adult mares were monitored by ultrasonography and inseminated 24 h after the detection of a preovulatory follicle. Four expanded blastocysts were recovered, pooled, and subjected to protein extraction and mass spectrometry. Protein identification was conducted based on four database searches (PEAKS, Proteome Discoverer software, SearchGUI software, and PepExplorer). Enrichment analysis was performed using g:Profiler, Panther, and String platforms. After the elimination of identification redundancies among search tools (at three levels, based on identifiers, peptides, and cross-database mapping), 1977 proteins were reliably identified in the samples of equine embryos. Proteomic analysis unveiled robust metabolic activity in the 8-day equine embryo, highlighted by an abundance of proteins engaged in key metabolic pathways like the TCA cycle, ATP biosynthesis, and glycolysis. The prevalence of chaperones among highly abundant proteins suggests that regulation of protein folding, and degradation is a key process during embryo development. These findings pave the way for developing new strategies to improve equine embryo media and optimize in vitro fertilization techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141580725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characteristics of Bachaur bull semen.","authors":"C S Azad, J K Prasad, D Sengupta, S K Sheetal, Anil Kumar, Tanmoy Rana","doi":"10.1111/rda.14666","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14666","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Bachaur is a mediumized draft purpose breed which has been recognized by ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) Karnal, India, and presently is on the verge of extinction. Since there are no data regarding the seminal parameters of this breed, this work was performed to evaluate seminal parameters of freshly ejaculated semen. A total of three healthy breeding Bachaur bulls aged 2.5-5 years were selected for the study which were maintained under identical managemental conditions. Semen parameters of these bulls were studied across 10 ejaculates. The average scrotal circumference and testicular weight of the three bulls were 27.78 ± 1.2 cm and 400.67 ± 26.6 g, respectively. The average overall volume (mL), pH, concentration (million/mL), liveability (%), abnormality (%), HOST (%) and acrosome integrity (%) were 2.20 ± 0.19, 6.86 ± 0.06, 1245.60 ± 23.49, 85.09 ± 0.91, 4.13 ± 0.06, 81.16 ± 1.18 and 83.54 ± 1.32, respectively. The average overall mass motility of three Bachaur bulls was 3.57 ± 0.06 in 0-5 scale and individual motility averaged 84.78 ± 1.70 per cent. The volume of ejaculates in Bachaur bull seemed to be lower as compared to other exotic and Indian breeds. However, the semen parameters with regard to mass motility, liveability, abnormalities, hypo-osmotic swelling test (HOST) and acrosomal integrity seemed similar to other exotic and Indian breeds.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141580726","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Region-specific gene expression profile in the epididymis of high- and low-fertile dromedary camels.","authors":"Dina E M Rashad, Sally Ibrahim, Mohamed M M El-Sokary, Karima Gh M Mahmoud, Mohamed M M Kandiel, Mahmoud E A Abou El-Roos, Gamal A M Sosa","doi":"10.1111/rda.14678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The scenario of the fertile spermatozoa with high fertilizing capability is basically dependent on gene expression-based epididymal function. The current investigation aimed to declare the varied expression of different candidate genes (PLA2G4D, LCN15, CLUAP1, SPP1, AQP12B, DEFB110 and ESR1) relevant to spermatozoa features between the different epididymal segments in the mature dromedary camels (n = 30). Scrotal contents were collected post-slaughtering, during the breeding season and the epididymis was separated from the testicles and divided into three segments (caput, corpus and cauda) based on its morphology and anatomical characteristics. Epididymal spermatozoa were harvested from each epididymal portion and evaluated for motility, count, viability and morphology. Samples were grouped depending on their epididymal sperm cells features into high-fertile (n = 15) and low-fertile (n = 15) groups. The gene expression of the candidate genes was defined in the isolated RNA from each epididymal portion tissue. The segmental sperm motion and count were significantly (p < .05 and p < .01) higher in the three epididymal parts of high-fertile camels than the lower ones. There were some candidate genes markedly up-regulated in its expression in epididymal head of high-fertile camels (PLA2G4D and LCN15) and low fertile (CLUAP1), while others in the body region of the high-fertile group (SPP1, AQP12B and DEFB110). Nevertheless, ER1 did not differ in the expression among the epididymal segments. In conclusion, the variant expression patterns of these epididymal genes in relation to the regional spermatozoa features might suggest important roles of these genes in sperm maturation process in the epididymis and focusing more interest on their potential utility as markers for male camel fertility prediction.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141731341","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Uterotubal junction of the bovine (Bos taurus) versus the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius): Histology and histomorphometry.","authors":"Ahmed Sabry S Abdoon, Seham S Soliman, Ahmed M Nagy","doi":"10.1111/rda.14665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14665","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the uterotubal junction in two distinct mammalian species, the bovine (Bos taurus) and the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), focusing on histological and histomorphometric parameters. Uterotubal junction (UTJ) was dissected from 8 cows and 12 camels with dominant follicles, and processed for H&E staining for histology, and histomorphometry examination. The results showed that the camel uterotubal junction papillae (UTJP) existed only in camels and was completely absent in cattle. Histologically, the cow UTJ appears with a star-shaped lumen, and the mucosa is lined by a simple columnar epithelium with ciliated and non-ciliated cells. Superficial (SG) and deep glands (DG) were abundant in the submucosa. Camel UTJP is a conical structure, it has a pale yellowish colour, 0.5 ± 0.2 cm height, and 0.3 ± 0.1 cm width, and it has a distinct sphincter at the tip towards the uterine lumen. In the camel UTJP, the lumen is wider, and the mucosa showed large multiple folds lined with ciliated and non-ciliated cells in a pseudostratified columnar epithelium. The submucosa showed no mucosal glands. Lumen area, lumen epithelial height, luminal epithelial density, the thickness of the muscular layer, number of folds, fold height, epithelial height, fold area and epithelial perimeter were higher in camel UTJP (p < .001) than cow UTJ, while the total endosalpinx area and glandular epithelial density were lower in camel UTJP (p < .001) than in cow UTJ. In conclusion, this study elucidates potential variations in the uterotubal junction between bovines and dromedary camels, providing valuable insights into their reproductive adaptations. The epithelial lining, absence of glands and the thick layer of tunica muscularis might indicate that camel UTJP could play a mechanical role in selecting spermatozoa and assisting the hatching of blastocysts during their passage into the uterus.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is it safe to use ovarian follicular fluid from cows seropositive for brucellosis in the production of in vitro embryos?","authors":"Rafaella Silva Andrade, Dircéia Aparecida da Costa Custódio, Leonardo Silva Fernandes do Vale, Érika Aparecida Oliveira, Andrey Pereira Lage, Elaine Maria Seles Dorneles","doi":"10.1111/rda.14672","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14672","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Animal reproduction biotechniques are important tools for the technological advancement of livestock, as they allow the selection of the reproductive potential of superior quality females and males; however, infectious diseases that have a predilection for the reproductive system can be a hindrance for the use of these technologies. Therefore, the present study aimed to detect Brucella spp. in the ovarian follicular fluid of brucellosis-positive bovine cows. A total of 47 bovine ovarian follicular fluid aspirates from cows, positive in tests for brucellosis and from Brucella-positive herd, were submitted to PCR. The primers used in the PCR were specific to the genus Brucella (bcsp31 gene). All 47 bovine aspirates were negative for Brucella spp. 0.00% (95% CI: 0.00-4.00%). Our results demonstrated that Brucella spp. was absent in the ovarian follicular fluid from seropositive cows, which indicates that Brucella spp.-infected cows could be used for reproductive biotechnologies carried out with follicular aspirates. Future studies are needed to more precisely evaluate the feasibility and safety of using these oocytes from brucellosis-seropositive cows to transfer embryos to heifers/cows not infected by Brucella, aiming to produce calves free of the infection.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734875","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimal isolation, culture, and in vitro propagation of spermatogonial stem cells in Huaixiang chicken.","authors":"Fahar Ibtisham, Shuyan Tang, Yiping Song, Wang Wanze, Mei Xiao, Ali Honaramooz, Lilong An","doi":"10.1111/rda.14661","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14661","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) comprise the foundation of spermatogenesis and hence have great potential for fertility preservation of rare or endangered species and the development of transgenic animals and birds. Yet, developing optimal conditions for the isolation, culture, and maintenance of SSCs in vitro remains challenging, especially for chicken. The objectives of this study were to (1) find the optimal age for SSC isolation in Huaixiang chicken, (2) develop efficient protocols for the isolation, (3) enrichment, and (4) culture of isolated SSCs. In the present study, we first compared the efficiency of SSC isolation using 11 different age groups (8-79 days of age) of Huaixiang chicken. We found that the testes of 21-day-old chicken yielded the highest cell viability. Next, we compared two different enzymatic combinations for isolating SSCs and found that 0.125% trypsin and 0.02 g/L EDTA supported the highest number and viability of SSCs. This was followed by investigating optimal conditions for the enrichment of SSCs, where we observed that differential plating had the highest enrichment efficiency compared to the Percoll gradient and magnetic-activated cell sorting methods. Lastly, to find the optimal culture conditions of SSCs, we compared adding different concentrations of foetal bovine serum (FBS; 2%, 5%, 7%, and 10%) and different concentrations of GDNF, bFGF, or LIF (5, 10, 20, or 30 ng/mL). We found that a combination of 2% FBS and individual growth factors, including GDNF (20 ng/mL), bFGF (30 ng/mL), or LIF (5 ng/mL), best supported the proliferation and colony formation of SSCs. In conclusion, SSCs can be optimally isolated through enzymatic digestion from testes of 21-day-old chicken, followed by enrichment using differential plating. Furthermore, adding 2% FBS and optimized concentrations of GFNF, bFGF, or LIF in the culture promotes the proliferation of chicken SSCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141559653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of substrate availability and mitochondrial disruption on oxidative metabolism and sperm motility in fertile dogs.","authors":"Azarene Foutouhi, Evelyn Bulkely, Alejandro de la Fuente, Kris Gonzalez, Stuart Meyers","doi":"10.1111/rda.14664","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14664","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In several mammalian species, the measurement of mitochondrial oxygen consumption (MITOX) under different metabolic conditions has demonstrated a positive correlation with sperm motility and may be a sensitive indicator of mitochondrial health. In general, the maintenance of sperm motility and many key sperm functions and fertilizing events are heavily energy-dependent processes, and some species-specific substrate preferences exist. Although canine sperm have been known to undergo capacitation and maintain motility with supplementation of a wide range of energy substrates, the relationship between mitochondrial function, and the maintenance of oxidative metabolism and sperm motility remain unclear. The objective of this study was to explore the metabolic flexibility of canine sperm, and to investigate the relationship between mitochondrial function, and maintenance of motility under differing nutrient conditions. We explored substrate preferences and the bioenergetics underlying maintenance of canine sperm motility by monitoring mitochondrial oxidative function and sperm kinematics in the presence of mitochondrial effector drug treatments: FCCP, antimycin (ANTI), and oligomycin (OLIGO). We hypothesized that canine sperm possess the ability to use compensatory pathways and utilize diverse nutrient sources in the maintenance of motility. Oxygen consumption (change in pO₂, oxygen partial pressure) and sperm kinematics (CASA) were measured concurrently (t0-t30) to assess the relationship between oxidative metabolism and maintenance of sperm motility in dogs. Four media were tested: containing glucose, lactate, and pyruvate (GLP), containing glucose (G), fructose (F), or lactate and pyruvate (LP). In the absence of pharmacological inhibition of the electron transport chain, energetic substrate had no effect on sperm kinematics in fertile dogs. Following mitochondrial disruption by ANTI and OLIGO, mitochondrial oxygen consumption was negatively correlated with several sperm motility parameters in GLP, G, F, and LP media. In every media, FCCP treatment quickly induced significantly higher oxygen consumption than in untreated sperm, and spare respiratory capacity, the maximal inducible oxidative metabolism, was high. With respiratory control ratios RCR >1 there was no indication of bioenergetic dysfunction in any media type, indicating that sperm mitochondria of fertile dogs have a high capacity for substrate oxidation and ATP turnover regardless of substrate. Our results suggest MITOX assessment is a valuable tool for assessing mitochondrial functionality, and that canine sperm employ flexible energy management systems which may be exploited to improve sperm handling and storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141620820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing genetic parameters for first parity reproductive traits for early selection in Saanen × Beetal goats of India.","authors":"Shweta Sahoo, Rani Alex, Vikas Vohra, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Gopal R Gowane","doi":"10.1111/rda.14669","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14669","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The present study aimed to evaluate the genetic parameters of first parity reproductive traits. Information on 762 reproductive records on Saanen × Beetal (S × B) goats reared for approximately five decades was collected from ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana (1973-2020). For genetic analysis, single-trait and multiple-trait animal models were used. Gibbs sampler for animal model (GSAM) approach was used for estimating (co)variance components of reproductive traits. Six different single-trait animal models (with or without maternal and environmental effects) were used and the deviance information criterion (DIC) determined the best model. The least squares mean for age at first service (AFS), age at first kidding (AFK), service period (SP), dry period (DP), gestation length (GL), kidding interval (KI), litter weight (LW), number of kids born (NKB) and number of female kids born (NFKB) in first parity were 526.99 ± 4.86, 662.96 ± 5.03, 219.11 ± 6.25, 109.38 ± 6.00, 150.48 ± 0.27, 356.63 ± 4.80 days, 3.87 ± 0.05 kg, 1.27 ± 0.02 and 0.67 ± 0.03, respectively. Lower heritability estimates for these reproductive traits revealed a sparse scope for genetic improvement. Multivariate analysis using Model 1 was carried out to evaluate the genetic and phenotypic correlation of these nine reproductive traits. The genetic correlation of DP and SP was negatively with LW, NKB and NFKB, which is favourable as reduction in SP and DP can improve these economically important traits through indirect selection. Consistent efforts towards genetic improvement of these goat flock poses a promising future for meat industry owing to high prolificacy and good reproductive potential in this flock.</p>","PeriodicalId":21035,"journal":{"name":"Reproduction in Domestic Animals","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141617070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}