Difference between revisions of "Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology"

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== Post-Parturient ==
 
== Post-Parturient ==
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* Placenta eaten in many species including herbivores
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* Attention to young (licking)
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* 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