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Ovarian activities of the West African dwarf goat (Capra hircus) during oestrus

Summary. Ovarian activity was studied by laparotomy of 9 adult nulliparous goats in which oestrus was synchronized. Ovulation occurred in animals operated on 20–48 h from the onset of sexual receptivity. There was a mean ovulation rate of 1·57 ova per doe and the right and left ovaries had similar follicular activity in relation to sizes of follicles and ovulations.