Maternal Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology
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BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
BACK TO REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR
Pre-Parturient
- Seek isolation
- Restless
- Nesting responses (non-ungulates)
- 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