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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:21, 11 July 2008
, 09:21, 11 July 2008→Sow
== Ewe ==
== Ewe ==
== Sow ==
== Sow ==
* Oestrus detection is a crucial assessment to ensure sows are presented to the boar at the correct time.
* Good relationship between weaning and return of oestrus, unlike the cow.
* Vulva swollen and congested 3 days prior to Oestrus.
* Desire to seek the boar.
* Observe twice daily remote from feeding time.
* Stands for a boar producing lots of pheramones in saliva.
== Mare ==
== Mare ==