Terminologies (Hormones)

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The capacity to reproduce successfully

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Fertility

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Refers to temporary loss of fertility

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Infertility

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Permanent loss of fertility

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Sterility

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Portion of the brain found in the floor of the ventricle that regulates reproduction, hunger, body temperature and other functions.

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Hypothalamus

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Yellowish body in the mammalian ovary developed from follicular cells which secretes progesterone.

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Corpus luteum

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Part of the pituitary gland located at the base of the brain that produces several hormones (including
gonadotropins)

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Anterior pituitary (AP) or adenohypophysis-

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One of the two testes of a male or ovaries of female; organ which produce sex cells.

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Gonad

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Cells between the seminiferous tubules of the testicle that produce testosterone.

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Interstitial cells (Leydig cells)

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Hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that acts on the AP to release gonadotropins (LH and FSH)

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone

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Gonadotrophic hormone produced and released by the AP that stimulates the production of estrogens, development of ovarian follicles.

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

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Male sex hormone that stimulates the accessory sex glands, male sex drive, and development of male secondary sex characteristics.

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Testosterone

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Hormone (including estradiol, estriol and estrone) produced mainly in the ovary and placenta responsible for female to come physiologically into heat and to be receptive to the male.

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Estrogen

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Hormone produced by the CL and also at the placenta mainly responsible for progestational proliferation in the uterus for implantation and pregnancy maintenance.

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Progesterone

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Time/age reached when the gametes become capable of fertilization. State of full reproductive capacity.

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Sexual maturity

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Rhythmic sexual behavior patterns developed in females during puberty. Also known as ‘blank’ or the time from one ‘blank’ to the next.

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Estrous cycle

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The rupture of ripe/matured follicle as a response to LH surge, shedding or releasing the ovum.

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Ovulation

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The production and release of more ova at a single estrus, as performed in embryo transfer.

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Superovulation

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The act of sexual intercourse where semen of the male is deposited in the reproductive tract of the female during mating or breeding service.

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Copulation or Coitus

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Male sex drive

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Libido

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A mixture of sperm and accessory gland fluids.

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Semen

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Behavior of male animals associated with courtship and sexual activity.

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Flehmen

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The deposition of semen in the female reproductive tract, it can be natural or artificial.

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Insemination

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Animals born to a parent, descendants, either the first or a later generation;

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Offspring (progeny)

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Refers to a newborn animal or a young

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Neonate

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Prenatal stage after fetal membranes (placenta) become functional or beyond the embryo stage

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Fetus

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Animals with same parents

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Sib/siblings

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Removing the testicles of the male to prevent breeding.

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Castration

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First milk

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Colostrum

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Time an animal is pregnant

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Gestation

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When a female is receptive to be bred

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Estrus

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Period of time that milk is secreted by the mammary glands.

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Lactation