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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Stands very firmly to be mounted, hence the 'back pressure test' is very reliable.
* Stands very firmly to be mounted, hence the 'back pressure test' is very reliable.
** But, becomes refractory after 10 minutes standing, then no visible response for 1-2 hours.
** But, becomes refractory after 10 minutes standing, then no visible response for 1-2 hours.
'''''Other signs'''''
* Restlessness with repetitive grunts
* Pacing
* Searching
* Mounting
* Being mounted
* Lowered feed intake
* Loss of appetite
* Red, swolled vulva
* Male-like sexual behaviour:
** Persuing
** Nosing
** Mounting other females
* Increase in vaginal mucous (requires digital examination)
** Usually more pronounced in guilts than sows
== Mare ==
== Mare ==