Size at birth is critical in determining life expectancy and is dependent primarily on the
placental supply of nutrients. However, the fetus is not just a passive recipient of nutrients …

The placenta plays a pivotal role in fetal development and the dam's subsequent lactation
performance, as it facilitates nutrient transfer, heat dissipation, gas exchange with the …

The first parity, or first pregnancy, of ruminant females has negative effects on offspring
during fetal, perinatal, and pre-weaning periods which ultimately lead to diminished pre …

The main objectives of this study were to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters for
growth traits and prolificacy in the Raeini Cashmere goat. Traits included, birth weight …

Variance components and further phenotypic and genetic parameters for reproduction traits
including litter size at birth (LSB) and at weaning (LSW), gestation period (GP) and litter …

Heat stress is detrimental during gestation; however, the effects of heat stress on goat
placental characteristics and kid survival remain unclear. The objective of this study was to …

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of maternal nutritional status during mid-
gestation on placental characteristics in ewes. Time of estrus of 3–5 years old Karayaka …

The relationships between genotype and placental traits, parity and litter weight (LW), and
factors affecting these characteristics were investigated in this study. In total, 112 ewes …

Placental characteristics are the most important indicators of fetal growth and development
that influence kid vitality. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of maternal parity on …

A study to evaluate the productivity of Boer and Kacang goats dam was carried out for 2
years atResearch Institute for Goat Production, Sungei Putih-North Sumatera. The materials …