Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study was induction of fertile estrus in anestrus Iraqi local goats by using sulpiride.
Methods: This study involved 30 Iraqi local goats within the anestrus season, spanning from June to November 2023, conducted at the animal field in Wasit governorate Iraq. The goats age from 3 to 4 years and weighed between 20 and 25kg. Heat detection was two time a day by introducing the buck and measurement of progesterone concentration was made to confirm estrus. The progesterone concentration in goats of less than (1ng/mL) were anestrus goats, also used transabdominal ultrasonography for pregnancy diagnosis in goats. Seasonally anestrus, 30 Iraqi local goats were divided to 2 groups. The treated group (20 goats), were injected with the sulpiride (0.6 mg/kg) subcutaneous in back side of the neck, two time a day (8 morning and 6 evening) until onset estrus, whereas the control group (10 goats), were administered normal saline.
Results: The results of induction estrus was 75% , significant (P≤0.05) in the treated group. The duration of estrus was 33.5±3.14 hours. Progesterone was measurement in the treatment groups higher significant (P≤0.05) at all months comparative with control group. Also, the ultrasound examination was significant.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the using of sulpiride in Iraqi local goats for induction of fertile estrus as non-hormonal intervention in seasonally anestrus was higher rate of successful fertile estrus induction.