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July 21, 2025Frontiers in Animal ScienceOpen Access

Evaluation of stress hormones on reproductive functions of sheep and goats: a systematic review

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OTObert TadaPTPhillip Masilo TshabuseMMMojakgomo Sidney Mamakoko

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Overview

Systematic review finds stress hormones like cortisol impair reproductive functions in sheep and goats, suggesting need for welfare-oriented strategies.

Key Points

  • Elevated stress hormones consistently impair the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, negatively affecting reproduction.
  • Notable impacts include delayed ovulation, reduced conception rates, and irregular estrous cycles in sheep and goats.
  • The systematic review analyzed 29 peer-reviewed studies using PRISMA and PICO for high-quality evidence.
  • Identified environmental factors include heat stress and nutritional deficiencies, highlighting the need for climate-resilient strategies.

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Tada et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0614e6551bb0af8cd4fbhttps://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2025.1611896
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