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Estrous Cycle Comparison Flashcards

1
Q

How long is the typical estrous cycle of bovine?

A

21 days

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2
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How long is estrus of bovine

A

12 to 18 hrs

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3
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Avg size of dominant follicle in bovine?

A

9-13mm

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4
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How many follicular waves do lactating holstein tend to have?

A

2 waves/cycle

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5
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How many follicular waves do beef and dairy heifers have?

A

2 or 3 waves/cycle

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6
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What does the # of follicular waves determine?

A

Estrous cycle

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7
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What does a peak in FSH proceed?

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Follicular wave - each FSH peak indicates a follicular wave

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8
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How long is the porcine estrous cycle?

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21 days

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9
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How long is estrus in porcine?

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50hrs

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10
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Do pigs have follicular waves?

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No, every day during estrous you have the formation of new follicular wave

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11
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What occurs on day 15 and 16 of pig estrous?

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40% of follicles present will undergo atresia or degeneration before LH surge

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12
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What is ovulation rate in pig affected by>

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Age
Breed
Nutrition

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13
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What type of estrous cycle do equine have?

A

Seasonal polyestrus (long day)

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14
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How long is estrous cycle in equine?

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21 days

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15
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How long is estrus in equine?

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7 days

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16
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3 Characteristics of mare estrous cycle

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  1. Prolongation of LH secretion
  2. Rather than a surge in the LH secretion, LH increase is more gradual
  3. FSH has a long lifespan
17
Q

What type of estrous cycle do ovine have?

A

Seasonal polyestrus (short Day)

18
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Estrous cycle length in ovine?

19
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Duration of estrus in ovine?

20
Q

What things influence estrous cycle in ovine?

A

Breed
Age
Season
Presence of male

21
Q

Length of estrous in bitch

22
Q

Length of estrus in bitch

23
Q

When does ovulation occur in bitch?

A

48-60hrs after LH surge

24
Q

What does proestrus end with in bitch?

A

Receptivity of female

25
Q

How long can sperm survive in utero in bitch?

26
Q

How do progesterone levels compare between pregnant and non-pregnant bitch?

A

P4 levels are similar

27
Q

How often does the queen enter estrus?

A

Every 17 days

28
Q

How long is estrous in caprine?

A

20-21 days

29
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How long is estrus in caprine?

30
Q

How many ovaries do chickens have?

31
Q

How often can chicken produce an egg?

32
Q

How does progesterone act in chicken?

A

Like estradiol

It will influence the surge center to release GnRH when a threshold is reached

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