Goat Reproduction Reproductive Failure

Reproductive Failure

Kiko buck with Does.

Reproductive failure can be defined as either sterility or infertility. Sterility occurs when there is a permanent problem preventing kid production, while infertility, or temporary sterility, is the inability to produce live young within a specific time period. There are a number of factors that can cause reproductive failure including physiological, toxicological and psychological factors.  Please see the links below for specific information on these causes.   

Physiological Factors

Toxicological Factors

Psychological Factors

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