EPISODE 3: REPRODUCTION
IN GOAT
Matured female goat his called nanny, while the matured male
goat is called Billy. Young nannies should be 12 months before they are exposed
to Billies, the nanny comes on heat every 18 -21 days and the heat period or oestrus
last between 24 – 36hours.
A nanny heat should be served that is exposed to Billy
towards the end of heat to achieve fertilization. If the nanny gets pregnant,
gestation period will last between 145-152 days. The act of giving birth in
goat is called kidding. Parturition in goat can be characterized by the
following;
1)
Enlargement
of udder
2)
Restlessness
3)
Widening of
pin bones
4)
Redding and swelling of the vulva.
A nanny may produce 1, 2, or 3 kids per pregnancy. The kidding
process should be carefully observed in case help is needed such as clearing of
mucus from the kid’s nose and mouth.
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