Testis descent and morphology Flashcards

1
Q

What is stallion like behaviour?

A

courting and mounting females, flehmen, fighting and attacking foals

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What is flehmen?

A

curling of upper lip to detect pheromones from females

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3
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When is castration in horses usually carried out?

A

between 6-18 months

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4
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What behaviour would be expected of a castrated male in the presence of a female in oestrus?

A

Display of interest due to residual hormonal influences and learned behaviours, but intensity is less pronounced

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