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** Vocalizations | ** Vocalizations | ||
** Behaviours | ** Behaviours | ||
| − | ** Chemical cues such as | + | ** Chemical cues such as pheromones |
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| − | == | + | == Pheromones == |
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| + | === Female === | ||
* Secretions from the female reproductive tract that serve to sexually stimulate and attract males to the female. | * Secretions from the female reproductive tract that serve to sexually stimulate and attract males to the female. | ||
| − | * Vaginal and urinary secretions from females in | + | * Vaginal and urinary secretions from females in [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus]] smell different to the male then secretions of females not in [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus]]. |
| − | * | + | * Pheromone is a volatile substance released to the outside of the body and perceived by the olfactory system and/or activated by the [[Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Vomeronasal_Organ|'''vomeronasal organ''']]. Releasing pheromones can cause specific behaviour in the recipient. |
| + | === Male === | ||
| − | * Males also produce sex | + | * Males also produce sex pheromones. |
| − | ** '''Boars''' produce specific substances that cause sows and guilts to become sexually aroused when they are in | + | ** '''Boars''' produce specific substances that cause sows and guilts to become sexually aroused when they are in [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus]]. |
** Two sexual attractants are produced by boars: | ** Two sexual attractants are produced by boars: | ||
*** '''Preputial pouch secretion''' | *** '''Preputial pouch secretion''' | ||
| − | *** ''' | + | *** '''Pheromonal substance in [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Saliva|saliva]]''' secreted by the submaxillary [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary gland]]. |
**** During sexual excitement, the boar produces copious quantities of foamy saliva. The active components in saliva are the androgen metabolites '''3α-Androstenol''' and '''5α-Androstenone'''. Both have a musk-like odour. | **** During sexual excitement, the boar produces copious quantities of foamy saliva. The active components in saliva are the androgen metabolites '''3α-Androstenol''' and '''5α-Androstenone'''. Both have a musk-like odour. | ||
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* In many species, sexual readiness is accompanied by some form of unique vocalization ('mating call'). | * In many species, sexual readiness is accompanied by some form of unique vocalization ('mating call'). | ||
| − | ** Cows increase bellowing during | + | ** Cows increase bellowing during [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus]]. |
| − | ** Sows display characteristic grunting associated with | + | ** Sows display characteristic grunting associated with [[Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus]]. |
** Queens often 'yeow' repeatedly to call the tom. | ** Queens often 'yeow' repeatedly to call the tom. | ||
** Mares and Ewes are comparitively silent. | ** Mares and Ewes are comparitively silent. | ||
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== Visual Signals == | == Visual Signals == | ||
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| + | * All females display a form of sexual posturing that can be perceived by males. | ||
| + | * Can be subtle to human observers. | ||
| + | * Identification of postures takes place easily among members of the same species. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Reproductive Behaviour]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 5 July 2012
Attractivity Behaviour Among Various Species
- Behaviours and signals that serve to attract males.
- Include:
- Postures
- Vocalizations
- Behaviours
- Chemical cues such as pheromones
| Species | Cow | Mare | Ewe | Sow | Bitch | Queen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attractivity Behaviour | Increased Locomotion,Increased Vocalisation, Twitching and Elevation of Tail | Increased Locomotion,Tail Erected ('Flagging') | Short period of Restlessness,Ram Seeking | Mild Restlessness | Roaming | Vocalisation ('Calling') |
Pheromones
Female
- Secretions from the female reproductive tract that serve to sexually stimulate and attract males to the female.
- Vaginal and urinary secretions from females in Oestrus smell different to the male then secretions of females not in Oestrus.
- Pheromone is a volatile substance released to the outside of the body and perceived by the olfactory system and/or activated by the vomeronasal organ. Releasing pheromones can cause specific behaviour in the recipient.
Male
- Males also produce sex pheromones.
- Boars produce specific substances that cause sows and guilts to become sexually aroused when they are in Oestrus.
- Two sexual attractants are produced by boars:
- Preputial pouch secretion
- Pheromonal substance in saliva secreted by the submaxillary salivary gland.
- During sexual excitement, the boar produces copious quantities of foamy saliva. The active components in saliva are the androgen metabolites 3α-Androstenol and 5α-Androstenone. Both have a musk-like odour.
Auditory Signals
- In many species, sexual readiness is accompanied by some form of unique vocalization ('mating call').
- Elevated vocalization alerts/signals to males that sexual readiness is imminent.
- Auditory stimulus is more useful in long-range stimulation than close discrimination.
Visual Signals
- All females display a form of sexual posturing that can be perceived by males.
- Can be subtle to human observers.
- Identification of postures takes place easily among members of the same species.