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== MALE ==
* Male is known as the Hob.
* Male is known as the Hob.
== Penis==
=== Penis===
* J-shaped os penis lies within the caudal section of the penis dorsal to the penile urethra.
* J-shaped os penis lies within the caudal section of the penis dorsal to the penile urethra.
* Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen.
* Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen.
== Testes ==
== Testes ===
=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===
** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent.
** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent.
== Accessory Glands ==
=== Accessory Glands ===
* The only accessory sex gland is the '''prostate gland'''.
* The only accessory sex gland is the '''prostate gland'''.
* At the level of the prostate, the ductus deferens from each side opens into the urethra.
* At the level of the prostate, the ductus deferens from each side opens into the urethra.
== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ==
=== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ===
* Males mate the year after they are born.
* Males mate the year after they are born.
== FEMALE ==
= FEMALE =
* Known as the Jill.
* Known as the Jill.
== Reproductive Tract ==
=== Reproductive Tract ===
=== Ovary ===
==== Ovary ====
* Left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] lies caudal to the middle of the 14th [[Musculoskeletal_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] and caudal to the left [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidney]].
* Left [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovary]] lies caudal to the middle of the 14th [[Musculoskeletal_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ribs_and_Sternum|rib]] and caudal to the left [[Kidney_-_Comparative_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|kidney]].
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are suspended by ligaments from the abdominal wall.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Ovary_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovaries]] are suspended by ligaments from the abdominal wall.
=== Uterus ===
==== Uterus ====
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]]
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Anatomical_Types_of_Uteri|Bicornuate uterus]]
* Sympathetic innervation from the aortic and renal plexuses.
* Sympathetic innervation from the aortic and renal plexuses.
=== Vulva ===
==== Vulva ====
* Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|anus]].
* Vulva lies on the perineum, ventral to the [[Anus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|anus]].
** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut.
** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut.
== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ==
=== Puberty and Sexual Maturity ===
* Sexually mature at 6-8 months of age.
* Sexually mature at 6-8 months of age.
* Females mate the year after they are born.
* Females mate the year after they are born.
== Oestrous Cyclicity ==
=== Oestrous Cyclicity ===
* Seasonally polyoestrus
* Seasonally polyoestrus
*** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia.
*** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia.
== Copulation ==
=== Copulation ===
* Initiated on the 14th day after the onset of vulval swelling.
* Initiated on the 14th day after the onset of vulval swelling.
== Gestation and Offspring ==
=== Gestation and Offspring ===
=== Gestation ===
=== Gestation ===
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_Classification_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] is zonary.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_Classification_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] is zonary.
=== Litter ===
==== Litter ====
* Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18.
* Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18.
** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks.
** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks.
** Weaned at 6-8 weeks.
** Weaned at 6-8 weeks.