Small ruminant pregnancy success

The number of well-trained technicians capable of carrying out these assisted reproduction techniques is sparse, which necessitates the need for producers to haul their small ruminants to the technician. Researchers have found that transporting female goats 24 hours prior to insemination increased pregnancy success compared to transporting the day of insemination. This work demonstrates that if animals are to be transported to a facility for artificial insemination, it should be done prior to the day of the procedure. Although costs will be incurred to house the animals overnight, the improvement in conception will more than likely cover the associated cost.