TY - JOUR T1 - Evaluation of Protocols Based on Synthetic Progesterone and Gonadotropin on Estrus and Ovulatory Response in Thai-Native Goats AU - Navanukraw, Chainarong AU - Lertchunhakiat, Krittiya AU - Thammasiri, Jiratti AU - Jaikan, Winai AU - Swannakorn, Apiradee AU - Moonmanee, Tossapol AU - A. Redmer, Dale JO - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances VL - 11 IS - 18 SP - 3385 EP - 3389 PY - 2012 DA - 2001/08/19 SN - 1680-5593 DO - javaa.2012.3385.3389 UR - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.3385.3389 KW - Estrus synchronization KW -medroxyprogesterone KW -gonadotropin KW -Thai-native goat KW -ovulatory response KW -Thailand AB - The efficiency of protocols based on synthetic progesterone (Medoxy Progesterone Acetate; MAP) and gonadotropins (PMSG/FSH) for estrus synchronization was evaluated in Thai-native goats. Nulliparous goats (n = 36) were randomly assigned to 3 treatments. Treatment 1 (14 days MAP and PMSG); goats were synchronized using 60 mg MAP for 14 days combined with 300 IU PMSG administration 24 h before MAP removal. Treatment 2 (7 days MAP and PMSG); goats received MAP for 7 days combined with 300 IU PMSG administration 24 h before MAP removal and 5 mg PGF administration at MAP removal. Treatment 3 (14 days MAP and FSH), goats received MAP for 14 days combined with 3 days of FSH injections in decreasing doses (24 mg total) beginning on day 12 of MAP treatment. Percentage of estrus was 100% detected in goats receiving 14 days MAP and PMSG or 7 days MAP and PMSG whereas 83.3% was observed in goats receiving 14 days MAP and FSH (p>0.05). Time from MAP removal to onset of estrus was significantly advanced (p<0.05) in goats receiving 14 days MAP and FSH (27.8±2.3 h) when compared to goats receiving 7 days MAP and PMSG (42.0±3.5 h). Duration of estrus was longer in goats receiving 14 days MAP and PMSG (34.0±3.3 h) than those receiving 7 days MAP and PMSG (24.0±2.1 h; p<0.05). Results indicate that estrus and ovulatory response of Thai-native goats are not different among protocols, however the use of 14 days MAP and FSH led to shorter interval to onset of estrus than the use of 7 or 14 days MAP and PMSG. ER -