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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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By visual; examination of the vagina and cervix using an illuminated speculum, it is possible to detect the preovulation period.
By visual; examination of the vagina and cervix using an illuminated speculum, it is possible to detect the preovulation period.
* In dioestrus, the cervix is small, constricted and firm.
* In dioestrus, the cervix is small, constricted and firm.
* In dioestrus, the cervix and vagina are pale pink and mucus is scanty and sticky.
* In dioestrus, the cervix and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vagina]] are pale pink and mucus is scanty and sticky.
* During oestrus, there is a gradual increase in vascularity of the genital tract and relaxation of the cervix with dilation of the cervical os.
* During oestrus, there is a gradual increase in vascularity of the genital tract and relaxation of the cervix with dilation of the cervical os.
* Approaching ovulation, the cervix becomes very relaxed and its protrusion can be seen on the vaginal floor.
* Approaching ovulation, the cervix becomes very relaxed and its protrusion can be seen on the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]] floor.
** Cervical folds are oedematous
** Cervical folds are oedematous
* Vaginal folds glisten with clear lubricant mucus.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Vaginal]] folds glisten with clear lubricant mucus.
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