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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 08:55, 11 July 2008
, 08:55, 11 July 2008→Mare
== Mare ==
== Mare ==
* Oestrous detection is a problem because mares not in oestrus can cause significant damage to a stallion.
* May be a slight oedema of the vulva and a mucoid discharge.
* Generally mares return to oestrous about 6-10 days after foaling.
** Called a ''''foal heat'''' because often the foal develops diarrhoea at this time, which makes the oestrus easy to detect.
*** Fertility may not be high at 'foal heat' oestrus.
* Mares with an older foal at foot may not show signs of oestrus, as they are protective of the foal ('''foal shy''').
== Bitch ==
== Bitch ==