Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"
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+ | * Attention to young (licking) | ||
+ | * Directing young to teats |
Revision as of 13:22, 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