1Department of Sheep Husbandry, Baramulla-193 101, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2Department of Sheep Husbandry, Disease Investigation, Nowshera, Srinagar-190 011, Jammu and Kashmir, India
3Department of Sheep Husbandry, Ramban-182 144, Jammu and Kashmir, India
*Corresponding Author: Mubashir Ali Rather, Department of Sheep Husbandry, Disease Investigation, Nowshera, Srinagar-190 011, Jammu and Kashmir, India, Email: mubashir.70011@gmail.com
Online published on 2 July, 2025.
Artificial insemination a well-established technique in cattle and buffalo farming, now increasingly adopted in goat farming involves collecting semen from male animals and transferring it to female animals, to disseminate valuable genetic material to bring genetic upgradation, increases milk production, and enhances breeding efficiency of flocks.
Artificial insemination (AI) was performed on 266 goats using fresh and frozen semen from 2021 to 2024 on experimental basis. The data obtained were analyzed on percentage basis.
The overall kidding percentage of 30.08% was observed in the present study. Notably, fresh semen yielded a higher kidding percentage (32.69%) compared to frozen semen (29.44%). This study demonstrates the potential of AI in enhancing the genetic quality of backyard goat farming in Kashmir, where quality bucks are often sold at a young age for meat production. By leveraging AI, farmers can improve the genetic makeup of their goat flocks, leading to better productivity and sustainability.
Artificial insemination, Fresh semen, Frozen semen, Kidding percentage
