Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVI, Issue 1
Written by Diana MORU, Makki Khalaf Hussein AL DULAIMI, Raluca-Aniela IRIMIA-GHEORGHE, Oana Diana MIHAI, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE, Carmen Daniela PETCU, Oana Mărgărita GHIMPEȚEANU, Lucian-Ionel ILIE, Cosmin ȘONEA, Dana TĂPĂLOAGĂ, Paul-Rodian TĂPĂLOAGĂ
The efficient breeding of dairy goats depends on the quality of the breeds and the number of high-producing animals, but it also depends to a large extent on the fertility of the goats, their ability to reproduce offspring with normal reproductive functions. Although goat research worldwide is older and more developed than in Romania, information on this species has been limited for a long time, as most research institutes have presented their results jointly for small ruminants, especially sheep and goats. Artificial insemination (AI) is an assisted reproductive technology that involves the manual placement of semen into the female's reproductive tract through means other than natural mating. This method facilitates the meeting of gametes, namely sperm and oocytes, resulting in the formation of offspring. The conventional method for artificial insemination (AI) in sheep and goats in Romania involves the use of fresh or chilled semen, which has provided satisfactory fertility outcomes. The implementation of genetic enhancement techniques and the utilization of imported semen that meets safety standards, necessitating the use of cryopreservation, have the potential to significantly improve milk yield. The objective of this study was to examine the dynamics of artificial insemination (AI) in goats within Romania and to generate a short-term forecast regarding the utilization of this biotechnology in the country's farming conditions. The analysis of the forecast data indicates a positive trajectory in the quantity of AI within the time frame of 2022 to 2026. Specifically, it is anticipated that the number of AI will rise from 2956 in 2023 to 3603 in 2026, signifying an approximate 18% increase. The upper confidence limit suggests that the range of AI could potentially reach between 4310 in 2023 and 6311 in 2026.
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