Avian, porcine, camelid reproduction Flashcards
Sex chromosomes in birds…
ZZ - males
ZW - females
All birds have 2 ? during embryological stage…
2 ovaries/testis
Testosterone in male chooks
bright coloured feathers
Vitellogenesis…
dev. of yolk in follicles stim. by E2
capon…
castrated rooster
stigma…
point of ovulation
Avian female anatomy…
1 ovary (left sided) Parts of oviduct differ in magnum & cloaca
Progression of egg development… important!
infundibulum -> magnus -> isthmus -> uterus -> vagina -> cloaca
Avian male anatomy…
Intra-abdo testis phallus no accessory glands breed via cloacal abutment spindle shaped sperm
Chicken incubation?
21 days
Re porcine repro. maternal recognition…
embryo produces E2 -> PGF2alpha into uterine lumen -> prevent luteolysis
Re porcine repro. How much sperm is required in AI?
1 billion sperms
Re porcine repro. What is the incidence of dystocia?
< 1%
Re porcine repro. sows are in oestrus how many days after weaning…?
3-10 days post weaning
Re porcine repro. Diseases…
stillbirth mummification embryonic death infertility leptospirosis erysipelas