Goat flock abortion: a retrospective study at Abergelle Agricultural Research Center, Tigray, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Small ruminants are the principal component of livestock production in Tigray region, Ethiopia. But their productivity is affected by various factors. According to farmers and expert observation, goat abortion is among the leading causes of production losses in Tanqua-Abergelle district. However, study findings that examine the extent of distribution and economic impact of abortion cases in goats in the district are scarce. This retrospective study investigated the occurrence of abortion and its associated risk factors in three goat breed types at Abergelle Agricultural Research Center goat breeding site over a seven year period. The study included a total of does above one year old, and data were collected from a casebook that was specifically prepared for abortion case

SUBMITTER: Assefa GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10985995 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature