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| + | == MALE == |
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| * Male is known as the Hob. | | * Male is known as the Hob. |
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− | == Penis== | + | === Penis=== |
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| * 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. |
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| * Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen. | | * Opening of the prepuce is on the ventral abdomen. |
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− | == Testes == | + | == Testes === |
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| === Introduction === | | === Introduction === |
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| ** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent. | | ** Extends through the inguinal canal in development prior to testicular descent. |
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− | == Accessory Glands == | + | === Accessory Glands === |
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| * The only accessory sex gland is the '''prostate gland'''. | | * The only accessory sex gland is the '''prostate gland'''. |
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| * 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. |
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− | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
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| * Males mate the year after they are born. | | * Males mate the year after they are born. |
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− | | + | == FEMALE == |
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| * Known as the Jill. | | * Known as the Jill. |
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− | == Reproductive Tract == | + | === Reproductive Tract === |
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− | === Ovary === | + | ==== Ovary ==== |
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| * 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]]. |
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| * [[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. |
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− | === Uterus === | + | ==== Uterus ==== |
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| * [[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]] |
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| * Sympathetic innervation from the aortic and renal plexuses. | | * Sympathetic innervation from the aortic and renal plexuses. |
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− | === Vulva === | + | ==== Vulva ==== |
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| * 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]]. |
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| ** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut. | | ** During oestrus it becomes swollen and resembles a small doughnut. |
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− | == Puberty and Sexual Maturity == | + | === Puberty and Sexual Maturity === |
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| * 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. |
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− | == Oestrous Cyclicity == | + | === Oestrous Cyclicity === |
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| * Seasonally polyoestrus | | * Seasonally polyoestrus |
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| *** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia. | | *** Symptoms include swollen vulva, allopecia and anaemia. |
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− | == Copulation == | + | === Copulation === |
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| * Initiated on the 14th day after the onset of vulval swelling. | | * Initiated on the 14th day after the onset of vulval swelling. |
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− | == Gestation and Offspring == | + | === Gestation and Offspring === |
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| === Gestation === | | === Gestation === |
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| * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_Classification_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] is zonary. | | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-Placenta_Classification_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Placenta]] is zonary. |
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− | === Litter === | + | ==== Litter ==== |
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| * Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18. | | * Average litter 8-10 kits, but can be as large as 18. |
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| ** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks. | | ** Eyes open at 4-5 weeks. |
| ** Weaned at 6-8 weeks. | | ** Weaned at 6-8 weeks. |
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