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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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Oestrus is the period of sexual receptivity in a female, commonly referred to as 'heat'.
Oestrus is the period of sexual receptivity in a female, commonly referred to as 'heat'.
For further infomation on oestrous cyclicity, follow [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|this link]].
For further infomation on oestrous cyclicity, follow [[Female Reproductive_Tract_-Oestrous_Cycle_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|this link]].
* Oestrous detection is a problem because mares not in oestrus can cause significant damage to a stallion.
* Oestrous detection is a problem because mares not in oestrus can cause significant damage to a stallion.
* May be a slight [[General_Pathology_-_Oedema|oedema]] of the vulva and a mucoid discharge.
* May be a slight [[Oedema - Pathology|oedema]] of the vulva and a mucoid discharge.
* Generally mares return to oestrous about 6-10 days after foaling.
* Generally mares return to oestrous about 6-10 days after foaling.
** Called a ''''foal heat'''' because often the foal develops [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]] at this time, which makes the oestrus easy to detect.
** Called a ''''foal heat'''' because often the foal develops [[Intestine Diarrhoea - Pathology|diarrhoea]] at this time, which makes the oestrus easy to detect.