Comparing Reproductive Cycles in Animals

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What is the typical length of the estrous cycle in bovine?

  • 17 days
  • 21 days (correct)
  • 7 days
  • 6-7 months

Which species has a zonary and endotheliochorial placenta?

  • Canine and bovine
  • Feline and canine (correct)
  • Goats and sheep
  • Swine and equine

Which species is an induced ovulator and has a seasonally polyestrous estrous cycle?

  • Canine
  • Feline (correct)
  • Equine
  • Bovine

What type of placenta do swine have?

<p>Cotyledonary and epitheliochorial (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does estrus last in goats?

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Study Notes

Reproductive Characteristics of Various Species

Canine (Dogs)

  • Gestation length: 62-64 days
  • Estrous cycle: Unseasonally monoestrous, cycles once every 6-7 months
  • Estrus duration: 9 days
  • Placentation type: Zonary and endotheliochorial

Feline (Cats)

  • Gestation length: 65 days
  • Estrous cycle: Seasonally polyestrous, induced ovulators
  • Estrus duration: 6-7 days (range 1-10 days)
  • Placentation type: Zonary and endotheliochorial

Swine (Pigs)

  • Gestation length: 114 days
  • Estrous cycle: Unseasonally polyestrous, cycles every 21 days
  • Estrus duration: 2-3 days
  • Notes: Guilt (young female pig) and sow (adult pig)
  • Placentation type: Diffuse and epitheliochorial

Bovine (Cattle)

  • Gestation length: 279 days (dairy), 292 days (beef)
  • Estrous cycle: Unseasonally polyestrous, cycles every 21 days
  • Placentation type: Cotyledonary and epitheliochorial

Equine (Horses)

  • Gestation length: 335-342 days
  • Estrous cycle: Seasonally polyestrous, estrus cycle lasts 7 days
  • Placentation type: Diffuse and epitheliochorial

Goats

  • Gestation length: 150 days
  • Estrous cycle: Seasonally polyestrous, cycles every 21 days
  • Estrus duration: 2-3 days
  • Placentation type: Cotyledonary and epitheliochorial

Sheep

  • Gestation length: 150 days
  • Estrous cycle: Seasonally polyestrous, estrus cycle lasts 17 days
  • Estrus duration: 1-2 days
  • Placentation type: Cotyledonary and epitheliochorial

Chicken

  • Gestation length: 21 days
  • Note: No placenta!

Ferrets

  • Gestation length: 41-42 days
  • Estrous cycle: Seasonally polyestrous, induced ovulators
  • Notes: Female ferret is called Jill (male is called Hob), pregnancy can be determined at 14 days by palpation or ultrasound
  • Placentation type: not specified

Guinea Pigs

  • Gestation length: 65-68 days
  • No additional information provided

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