Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from three groups of mature, dry, and
non-pregnant female goats with different BCSs: 2-2.9 (BCS 2), 3-3.9 (BCS 3), and 4-4.9 …

Goats usually exhibit a seasonal sexual activity and breeding at a specific season ensures
the survival of offsprings by coinciding parturition with the adequate period of nutrition and …

The Markhoz is a local goat breed in the Kurdistan region of Iran. The mohair obtained from
these animals plays an important cultural role and is used for making local clothes in the …

This experiment was conducted to study variations of serum testosterone and seminal
characteristics of Markhoz male goats. Blood samples were obtained via jugular vein, and …

Background: Prolificacy has a high economic value and is one of the most important
reproduction traits in small ruminants such as Markhoz goats, which is an endangered …

Simple Summary The BMPR1B gene is one of the major genes involved in controlling
prolificacy in small ruminant species. The research was conducted to detect possible …

This study aimed at evaluating the effects of different levels of rosemary (Rosmarinus
officinalis) extract on growth rate, hematology and cell-mediated immune response in …

Accepted: 8. June 2014/Available online: 04. October 2014/Printed: June 2015 Abstract.
Markhoz goat is a prolific and high economic value goat breed in Iran. The high fecundity is …

The use of molecular markers can support the management of endangered populations and
should be combined with appropriate breeding strategies to improve productive traits …

The effect of subcutaneous injections of vitamin C on the seminal characteristics of Markhoz
bucks (2–4-year-old) was studied. The bucks, trained to serve an artificial vagina, were …