Acta Vet. Brno 2024, 93: 339-345

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202493030339

The effect of hCG administration on reproductive performance in undernourished lactating hair goats synchronized during non-breeding season

Nebi Cetin1, Volkan Kosal2, Mushap Kuru3, Ahmet Cihat Oner4, Funda Eski5

1Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Van, Türkiye
2Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Articifial Insemination, Van, Türkiye
3Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kars, Türkiye
4Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Farmacology and Toxicology, Van, Türkiye
5Cukurova University, Faculty of Ceyhan Veterinary Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana, Türkiye

Received November 22, 2023
Accepted July 11, 2024

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