Measurement of reproductive performance of Etawa-crossed goats managed in JK community

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the reproductive performance of Etawa-crossed goats managed in JK Community. The research was conducted using descriptive method with direct measurement of 56 samples of Etawa-crossed goats. Observation variables are first mating age, litter size, kidding interval, and post partum estrus. The results showed that reproductive performance with the age of Etawa-crossed goat is 2 to 4 years. The first age of mating is average of 9.25 ± 0.84 months, litter size 2.02 ± 0.51 kids, kidding interval 8.79 ± 0.85 months, and post partum estrus with an average of 3.41 ± 0.49 months. The reproductive performance of Etawa-crossed goats managed in JK Community has been good.