Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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Latest revision as of 13:45, 5 July 2012
Pre-Parturient
- Seek isolation
- Restless
- Nesting responses (non-ungulates)
- Attention to vulva
Parturient
- Species differences
- Assist delivery
- Contractions including abdominal muscles
- Characteristic posture
- Vocalisation
- In some species, other animals in the group may assist with parturition.