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| === Signs of Oestrus === | | === Signs of Oestrus === |
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− | * Stands for a boar producing lots of [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Pheramones|pheromones]] in [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Saliva|saliva]]. | + | * Stands for a boar producing lots of [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheramones|pheromones]] in [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Saliva|saliva]]. |
| * Stands very firmly to be mounted, hence the 'back pressure test' is very reliable. | | * Stands very firmly to be mounted, hence the 'back pressure test' is very reliable. |
| ** But, becomes refractory after 10 minutes standing, then no visible response for 1-2 hours. | | ** But, becomes refractory after 10 minutes standing, then no visible response for 1-2 hours. |
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| == Bitch == | | == Bitch == |
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− | * Long period of '''proestrus''' where the bitch is [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology|attractive]], but will not allow mating. | + | * Long period of '''proestrus''' where the bitch is [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|attractive]], but will not allow mating. |
| ** Characterized by: | | ** Characterized by: |
| *** Vulval swelling | | *** Vulval swelling |
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| * Oestrus detection is important, for although the queen is an '''induced ovulator''' (thus [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''ovulation''']] will not be missed), the LH response to mating decreases with each day of oestrus and [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''follicles''']] ultimately regress. | | * Oestrus detection is important, for although the queen is an '''induced ovulator''' (thus [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''ovulation''']] will not be missed), the LH response to mating decreases with each day of oestrus and [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|'''follicles''']] ultimately regress. |
| * '''Proestrus''' is short and often unnoticed. | | * '''Proestrus''' is short and often unnoticed. |
− | * Oestrus is characterized by increased [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_- Anatomy & Physiology#Auditory_Signals|vocalization]],rubbing and rolling. | + | * Oestrus is characterized by increased [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Auditory_Signals|vocalization]],rubbing and rolling. |
| * Queen is more active and will seek the tom. | | * Queen is more active and will seek the tom. |
| * Stands to be mated by lowering her front quarters and extending her hind legs. | | * Stands to be mated by lowering her front quarters and extending her hind legs. |