Research Article

Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa

Volume: 19 Number: 2 June 15, 2026
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Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa

Abstract

This research was conducted to determine the fertility characteristics of Saanen goats raised in Bursa Province, Turkey, and their relationships with environmental factors. Insemination, pregnancy, and birth data of goats were recorded for a five-year period (2018-2022). Breeding records included the mating date and identification number of each mated goat. During the study period, pregnancies were monitored by ultrasonography. Birth weight was 3259.34±64.53 g in single-born kids and 3011.97±25.75 g in multiple-born kids. In addition, the birth weights recorded across the study years were 3176.17±60.04 g in Year I, 2813.85±44.39 g in Year II, and 3353.40±50.02 g in Year III. In Years IV and V, the values were 3050.00±53.98 g and 2971.34±51.52 g, respectively. The mean birth weight was 3130.12±36.18 g for male kids, 2988.51±32.95 g for female kids, and 3063.01±24.82 g for Saanen kids overall. The single birth rate, multiple birth rate, survival rate, mortality rate, and litter size were 39%, 61%, 72%, 28%, and 1.7, respectively. In terms of fertility and birth weight characteristics of Saanen goats, compared with the breed's fertility characteristics in breeding regions and other countries, it can be stated that the breed shows similar performance in Bursa province.

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Ethical Statement

The scientific and ethics committee of Bursa Uludag University approved all experimental animal procedures (2023-14/1)

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Animal Science, Genetics and Biostatistics

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 12, 2026

Publication Date

June 15, 2026

Submission Date

October 6, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 9, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 19 Number: 2

APA
Selvi, T. N., Üstüner, H., Şentürk, N., Berthe, M., & Dinç, R. (2026). Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 19(2), 136-144. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1797751
AMA
1.Selvi TN, Üstüner H, Şentürk N, Berthe M, Dinç R. Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa. kvj. 2026;19(2):136-144. doi:10.30607/kvj.1797751
Chicago
Selvi, Tuğçe Necla, Hakan Üstüner, Nursen Şentürk, Mariam Berthe, and Recep Dinç. 2026. “Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 (2): 136-44. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1797751.
EndNote
Selvi TN, Üstüner H, Şentürk N, Berthe M, Dinç R (June 1, 2026) Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19 2 136–144.
IEEE
[1]T. N. Selvi, H. Üstüner, N. Şentürk, M. Berthe, and R. Dinç, “Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa”, kvj, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 136–144, June 2026, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1797751.
ISNAD
Selvi, Tuğçe Necla - Üstüner, Hakan - Şentürk, Nursen - Berthe, Mariam - Dinç, Recep. “Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 19/2 (June 1, 2026): 136-144. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1797751.
JAMA
1.Selvi TN, Üstüner H, Şentürk N, Berthe M, Dinç R. Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa. kvj. 2026;19:136–144.
MLA
Selvi, Tuğçe Necla, et al. “Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 19, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 136-44, doi:10.30607/kvj.1797751.
Vancouver
1.Tuğçe Necla Selvi, Hakan Üstüner, Nursen Şentürk, Mariam Berthe, Recep Dinç. Fertility Traits and Evaluation of Environmental Factors and Body Measurements in Saanen Goats Raised in Bursa. kvj. 2026 Jun. 1;19(2):136-44. doi:10.30607/kvj.1797751