Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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* Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores | * Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores | ||
* Attention to young (licking) | * Attention to young (licking) | ||
| − | * Directing young to teats | + | * Directing young to [[Lactation_-_The_Mammary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|teats]] |
Revision as of 13:23, 11 July 2008
Pre-Parturient
- Seek isolation
- Restless
- Nesting responses
- Attention to vulva
Parturient
- species differences
- Assist delivery
- Contractions including abdominal muscles
- Characteristic posture,
- Vocalisation
Post-Parturient
- Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores
- Attention to young (licking)
- Directing young to teats