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Neuroendocrine and genetic control of seasonal reproduction in sheep and goats.
Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene - 1 Sept 2010
Chemineau P, Bodin L, Migaud M, Thiéry J C, Malpaux B
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Goats and sheep generally express seasonal variations in their sexual behaviour, spermatogenic activity (from moderate decrease to very low sperm production), gamete quality (variations in fertilization rates and embryo survival), ovulation frequency (presence or absence of ovulation), and ovulation rate (number of eggs shed per ovulation period). This induces seasonal availability of derived, fresh animal...
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