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Nursing Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Standing – cow, ewe, goat, mare
* Standing – cow, ewe, goat, mare
* Recumbant (lateral) – sow, bitch, queen
* Recumbant (lateral) – sow, bitch, queen
* Multiple young soon develop [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|teat]] order.
* Multiple young soon develop [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|teat]] order.
** Before this they will compete for [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|teats]].
** Before this they will compete for [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|teats]].
* ‘Maternal bonding’ - critical timing influences chance of fostering.
* ‘Maternal bonding’ - critical timing influences chance of fostering.
* Head butting (‘tap’ reflex) especially in sheep. Lambs nudge the udder to initiate the [[Lactation_-_Endocrine_Control_- Anatomy & Physiology|milk let-down reflex]].
* Head butting (‘tap’ reflex) especially in sheep. Lambs nudge the udder to initiate the [[Lactation_-_Endocrine_Control_- Anatomy & Physiology|milk let-down reflex]].