EFFECT OF VAGINAL ADMINISTRATION OF PGE1 ON REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN NON-SEASONAL AK KEÇI’S DOES

This investigation was performed on 19 does (multiparous and non-parous) of Akkeçi (Saanen×Kilis) goats which rose in experimental farm Animal Science Department of Faculty of Agriculture in Ankara University. Estrus induction and synchronization in non-breeding goats were done by intra-vaginal progesterone sponges ’ administration for 11 days. Each does receive 50 mg Cloprostenol and 500 I.U. PMSG. In the trial group (12 goats), 50-100 mg/doe Misoprostol, an analogue of PGE1, was administrated Intra-vaginally at 48 h after PMSG injection. Fresh buck semen was diluted in physiological serum and trans-cervical artificial insemination was carried out in does 3-4 h after PGE1 administration. In Misoprostol treated group, the findings were as follows: Conception rate 66.67%, fecundity 50%, litter size 200%, fertility 37.50%, early abortion 37.5%, late abortion 25%, twins 100%, triplets 0%, male kid ratio 83.33 % and viability rate 50 % was found. But, in control group, conception 71.43%, fecundity 71.43%, litter size 250%, early abortion 60%, late abortion 0%, twins 50%, triplets 50%, male kid ratio 60 % and kids ’ viability rate 100 % were occurred. In conclusion, the difference between the groups regarding conception, fecundity, litter size, early abortion, late abortion, twin birth, male kid birth and viability rates were found no significant