Reproduction Flashcards
What would happen, if after ovulation, the ovum fails to progress down the oviduct?
Gestational anestrus
What is the role of reproduction in Mother Nature
propagation
What is the role of reproduction in agriculture
efficiency
how to make money in a livestock industry
How important is reproduction
profitability
What is puberty
transition from immature to mature reproductive to hormonal state
How to determine puberty
Age Nutrition Season Health Secondary sexual characteristics
Estrus
period when an animal is receptive to breeding
Estrous cycle
cycle of estrus/anestrus
Gestation
period from conception to birth
Puberty in cattle
8-14 months
Puberty in Goats
4-8 months
Puberty in Sheep
4-8 months
Puberty in Horses
10-12 months
Puberty in Poultry
4-6 months
Puberty in Swine
5-7 months
Puberty in Dogs
5-24 months
Puberty in Cats
4-18 months
Estrus cycle in Cattle
21 days
Estrus cycle in Goats
21 days
Estrus cycle in Sheep
16-17 days
Estrus cycle in Horses
21-23 days
Estrus cycle in Poultry
daily
Estrus cycle in Swine
21 days
Gestation in Cattle
285 days
Gestation in Goats
150 days
Gestation in Sheep
147 days
Gestation in Horses
336 days
Gestation in Swine
114 days
Gestation in Dogs
52 days
Gestation in Cats
60 days
Age at first parturition in Cattle
2 years
Age at first parturition in Goats
1-2 years
Age at first parturition in Sheep
1-2 years
Age at first parturition in Horse
3-4+ years
Age at first parturition in Poultry
16-24 weeks
Age at first parturition in Swine
10-11 months
Age at first parturition in Dogs
8-26 months
Age at first parturition in Cats
6-20 months
Term for parturition in Cattle
Calving
Term for parturition in Goats
Kidding
Term for parturition in Sheep
Lambing
Term for parturition in Horses
Foaling
Term for parturition in Poultry
Laying
Term for parturition in Swine
Farrowing
Term for parturition in Dogs
Whelping
Term for parturition in Cats
Queening
Male Gonad
Testis
Male Gametogenesis
Sperm