Animal Reproduction Flashcards
Carrying a fetus
pregnancy
the union of the EGG and SPERM nuclei
fertilization
occurence of fertilization
conception
release of an ovule from the female
ovulation
only breed animals with __________ to be passed on
desireable characteristics
Our good supply would be in _____ without safe animal reproductive practices
Jeopardy
Producers rely on successfully reproducing young for__
economic sucess
The time from fertilization of a female until she gives birth
Gestation
Where the eggs in the female are formed and hormones produces
Ovaries
Male reproductive gland that produces sperm and testosterone
Testes
what are the three things in a male that produce semen?
Cowpers gland, prostate gland, seminal vesicle.
Time between periods of estrus or “heat”.
Estrous
What follows Estrus (when ovulation usually occurs).
Metestrus
Whats after Metestrus, when system assumes pregnancy?(pregnant)
Diestrus
What animal is constantly in their Estrous cycle?
Rabbit
What follows Diestrus, if not pregnant body prepares to begin cycle again.
Proestrus
Which animal “locks up” when they are ready to breed?
Pigs
Which animal pee’s frequently and is restless when ready to breed?
Horses
Larger the animal the longer the______
Gestation(length of pregnancy)
What animal is pregnant for 9 months(283 days)?
Cattle
What animal is pregnant for 5 months (140-150 days)
Sheep and Goats
What animal is pregnant for 3 months 3 weeks and 3 days
Pigs
Which animal is pregnant for 11 months(336 days)
Horses
Which animal is pregnant for 30 days
Rabbit
Which animal has an —————incubation- period of 21 days
Chicken
What is Parturition
The act of giving birth
What is Dystocia
Difficulty giving birth
What are 2 ways of assisting a birth
Assisting yourself, and Cesarean Section(C-section)
What are the four stages of birth?
1.Preparatory Stage(Labor)
2.Delivery of Fetus
3.Expulsion of placenta
4.Period of rest
What is reproductive technology?
Any method of reproduction that is not a natural method.
What is cloning
producing an EXACT genetic copy of an organism
What is the purpose of Embryo Transfer?
Producing more offspring per year than natural breeding methods using superior FEMALE genetics.
What is synchronized ovulation
causing herd of cows or heifers to come into estrus and ovulation at or near the same time.
Which method of reproductive technology eliminated the Danger of the bull?
Artificial insemination
