Breeding deer Flashcards
What type of breeders are deer?
Short day breeders - start in late summer/early autumn
When does deer calving occur?
May and June
How long are calves on the dam before removal?
4-5 months
What are the names for male, female and young red deer?
Male = stag Female = hind Young = calf
From what age are stags fertile?
16-18 months
In multi and single sire mobs, what should the ratio of stags:hinds be?
Multi = 1:10 Single = 1:50
Compare the oestrous cycle and gestation lengths of red and fallow deer
Red: oestrus = 18 days, gestation = 231 days
Fallow: oestrus = 21 days, gestation = 234
- Hint: for both fallow is +3 more days
Describe the peri-partum period in deer?
- Stand in 40 minutes
- Seek udder: 18 mins
- Shelters in grass with hind returning 1-7x per day
What type penis does the male camelid have?
Fibro-cartilaginous
What is a sign from the female camelid that she is not receptive to the male?
Spitting off
What is the name of the sound produced from the male camelid when mating?
Ogling
What type of breeders are camelids?
Induced ovulators - the act of mating will induce ovulation
When can a camelid first be bred?
12 months old if they have reached 65% of mature body weight
How many times should camlids be bred when receptive?
Once
What are some particular features of a camelid pregnancy?
- CL dependant
- Follicular waves during pregnancy
- 90% left horn
