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Rat Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:34, 18 July 2008
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* Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
* Oestrus cycle 4-5 days.
* Duration of oestrus is ~14 hours.
* Duration of oestrus is ~14 hours.
* Ejaculate plug forms in the vagina.
* Ejaculate plug forms in the vagina.
* litter size 6-16
* Altricial young
** Eyes open at 12-14 days.
* Earliest weaning age 21 days.
* Care not to stress mother or she may cannibalise the young.