Pregnancy diagnosis and fetal sexing in goats by ultrasononography

Abstract

The early pregnancy diagnosis in goats, as for other domestic species, is necessary for semi-intensive and intensive management into productive exploration systems. In goats, pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasonography shows a practical importance since is not possible to realize rectal palpation of the genital tract per as in larger animals. The technique is also used for infertility pathological identification in male and female goats, facilitating diagnosis and treatment. The ultrasonography in real time is currently the method of diagnosis of pregnancy most widely used due to its advantages: It is a fast method, high accuracy, is not invasive and is not risk for either the female or the concept. This review shows the ultrasonographic principles and methods as well as its practical use in goat reproduction. Keywords: goat, biotech, ultrasonic.