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Evaluation of Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) Levels for the Detection of Pseudopregnancy in Aleppo Goats

Ömer Yaprakcı(Harran University)0000-0002-7784-9438
Tuğra Akkuş(Harran University)0000-0002-6002-5942
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2025-06-30
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Conclusion: It was determined that PAG levels could be used as a reliable biomarker for diagnosing pseudopregnancy during all stages of pregnancy in Aleppo goats.

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Amaç & Hipotez:Aim to study: This study aimed to determine the PAG concentration based on pregnancy age in Aleppo goats and evaluate its usability in diagnosing pseudopregnancy.
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Temel Bulgular & Veri:Material ve methods: The animal material of the study consisted of 70 Aleppo goats aged 2-5 years, each having given birth at least once.
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Sonuç & Katkı:Conclusion: It was determined that PAG levels could be used as a reliable biomarker for diagnosing pseudopregnancy during all stages of pregnancy in Aleppo goats.
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⚙️Değişkenler:Aleppo Goat · PAG · progesterone

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Aim to study: This study aimed to determine the PAG concentration based on pregnancy age in Aleppo goats and evaluate its usability in diagnosing pseudopregnancy. Material ve methods: The animal material of the study consisted of 70 Aleppo goats aged 2-5 years, each having given birth at least once. The goats were divided into seven groups according to the anamnesis provided by the owners and the B-mode ultrasonography examinations. Group 1 (n=10): One-month pregnant goats, Group 2 (n=10): Two-month pregnant goats, Group 3 (n=10): Three-month pregnant goats, Group 4 (n=10): Four-month pregnant goats, Group 5 (n=10): Five-month pregnant goats, Group 6 (n=10): Non-pregnant goats, and Group 7 (n=10): Pseudopregnant goats. Progesterone and PAG levels in the study groups were determined using commercial kits. The obtained data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA. Results: Significant differences were observed in the PAG and progesterone levels between the groups (P 0.05). Regarding PAG levels, the highest value was found in Group 3, and the lowest in Group 6 (P 0.05). Conclusion: It was determined that PAG levels could be used as a reliable biomarker for diagnosing pseudopregnancy during all stages of pregnancy in Aleppo goats.

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Yaprakcı, Ö., Akkuş, T. (2025). Evaluation of Pregnancy-Associated Glycoprotein (PAG) Levels for the Detection of Pseudopregnancy in Aleppo Goats. Veterinary Journal of Kastamonu University, Volume: 4 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.61262/vetjku.1665802

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