Sheep reproductive management

Abstract

Objetive: Describe some reproductive management programs that have made it possible to increase the productive efficiency of sheep.

Desing/methodology/approach: Description of the main hormones and their application in sheep reproductive management protocols. The topics are addressed from academic references and use in sheep reproductive protocols in the Reproduction Laboratory for Sheep and Goat of the Colegio de Postgraduados, Mexico.

Results: The use of hormones, socio-sexual strategies, reproductive protocols and techniques are tools that improve the reproductive efficiency of sheep during the reproductive and seasonal anestrus season.

Study limitations/implications: The basic techniques of reproductive management and protocols in sheep are mostly available, however they still have a wide margin for improvement, which requires multiple efforts that involve all participating sectors, such as the primary sector, institutions public and private.

Findings/conclusions: Reproductive management is a pillar of great importance in animal production, which is why it is essential to implement it to improve the reproductive and productive efficiency of the herd.