REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS
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- Terms in Reproduction
Terms in Reproduction
The following are selected terminologies in reproduction of animals.
Ovulation, oestrus cycle, heat period, signs of heat period, mating, gestation, parturation, lactation, colostrums and weaning.
Ovulation
This is the rupturing of the ovary wall (Graafian follicle) to lease mature eggs,ova,ovum into the Fallopian tube in animals. It is under the influence of the pituitary gland hormone (Luteinizing hormone or oestrogen). It occurs in between or midway of oestrus cycle. It occurs when female animals are on heat or show desire to be mated.
Time of Ovulation in Farm Animals
Oestrous Cycle
This is the interval between the end of one heat period to the beginning of another. This is the period of time from beginning of oestrus to the beginning of another. It is followed by a long period in which female animal will not show desire to mate. It is under the influence of a hormone called oestrogen.
The oestrus cycle varies among farm animals.
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