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| * The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females. | | * The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females. |
| * During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth. | | * During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth. |
− | ** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]]. | + | ** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]]. |
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| ==== Marking ==== | | ==== Marking ==== |
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| === Oestrous Behaviour === | | === Oestrous Behaviour === |
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− | The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs, despite the presence of a [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|mature follicle]]. Also, receptivity to the male can be displayed by females with no [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]] in the [[Camelid_Female_Anatomy_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] and for up to 7 days after [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] or when pregnant and progesterone levels are high. Oestrous behaviour therefore cannot be used reliably to decide the timing of breeding. | + | The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs, despite the presence of a [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|mature follicle]]. Also, receptivity to the male can be displayed by females with no [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]] in the [[Camelid_Female_Anatomy_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] and for up to 7 days after [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] or when pregnant and progesterone levels are high. Oestrous behaviour therefore cannot be used reliably to decide the timing of breeding. |
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| * Mounting other females | | * Mounting other females |
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| ** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones. | | ** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones. |
| * Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female. | | * Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female. |
− | ** With a persistent [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_- Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant. | + | ** With a persistent [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant. |
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| == Timing of Mating == | | == Timing of Mating == |
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| * If she is not pregnant, she will be expected to 'kush' to accept mating. | | * If she is not pregnant, she will be expected to 'kush' to accept mating. |
| * Following mating she should reject the male by running or spitting. | | * Following mating she should reject the male by running or spitting. |
− | * Unless she had an [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|immature follicle]] at mating, thus did not [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulate]], this process will happen for at least 5-6 days. | + | * Unless she had an [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|immature follicle]] at mating, thus did not [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulate]], this process will happen for at least 5-6 days. |
− | * As immature follicles mature, she may accept further mating in 2-3 days at which time [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] may occur. | + | * As immature follicles mature, she may accept further mating in 2-3 days at which time [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] may occur. |
− | * If the [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] present at the time of mating was too mature, it will not have [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] but will still have undergone [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy & Physiology|luteinization]]. | + | * If the [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] present at the time of mating was too mature, it will not have [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] but will still have undergone [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy & Physiology|luteinization]]. |
− | * If [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] took place, the normal progesterone-dominated luteal phase of 10-12 days follows. | + | * If [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] took place, the normal progesterone-dominated luteal phase of 10-12 days follows. |
| * If there is no pregnancy, then a new follicular wave proceeds and the female becomes receptive again under the influence of oestrogen. | | * If there is no pregnancy, then a new follicular wave proceeds and the female becomes receptive again under the influence of oestrogen. |
| * Tease the female 3-6 days after a mating. | | * Tease the female 3-6 days after a mating. |
− | * If she rejects, tease again at 10-12 days after the original mating in case there was [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] but no pregnancy. | + | * If she rejects, tease again at 10-12 days after the original mating in case there was [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] but no pregnancy. |
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| [[Category:Camelid Reproduction]] | | [[Category:Camelid Reproduction]] |
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |