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What is a common behavioral change exhibited by a rabbit in proestrus?
What is a common behavioral change exhibited by a rabbit in proestrus?
- Increased affection towards owners (correct)
- Loud, high-pitched calls
- Aggression towards owners
- Decreased appetite
What is a physical indication of a rabbit in proestrus?
What is a physical indication of a rabbit in proestrus?
- A swollen abdomen
- Dilated pupils
- A red vulva (correct)
- Ears laid back
What is a typical posture exhibited by a rabbit in oestrus?
What is a typical posture exhibited by a rabbit in oestrus?
- Rearing up on hind legs
- Lordosis, with back arched downwards and hindquarters raised (correct)
- Lying on its side
- Crouching with ears laid back
What is a common vocalization exhibited by a rabbit in proestrus?
What is a common vocalization exhibited by a rabbit in proestrus?
Why does a rabbit in proestrus engage in urine marking?
Why does a rabbit in proestrus engage in urine marking?
What is a notable behavioral change in a rabbit during proestrus?
What is a notable behavioral change in a rabbit during proestrus?
What is the primary purpose of urine marking in a rabbit during proestrus?
What is the primary purpose of urine marking in a rabbit during proestrus?
Which of the following is NOT a reliable indication of a rabbit in oestrus?
Which of the following is NOT a reliable indication of a rabbit in oestrus?
What is the physical posture exhibited by a rabbit during oestrus?
What is the physical posture exhibited by a rabbit during oestrus?
What might a rabbit do when it is feeling anxious or threatened during oestrus?
What might a rabbit do when it is feeling anxious or threatened during oestrus?
What is the purpose of urine marking in a rabbit during proestrus?
What is the purpose of urine marking in a rabbit during proestrus?
What is a common physical indication of a rabbit in proestrus?
What is a common physical indication of a rabbit in proestrus?
Why might a rabbit become aggressive during oestrus?
Why might a rabbit become aggressive during oestrus?
How might a rabbit in proestrus behave around its owner?
How might a rabbit in proestrus behave around its owner?
What posture might a rabbit in oestrus exhibit?
What posture might a rabbit in oestrus exhibit?
What is the key difference between natural mating and artificial insemination?
What is the key difference between natural mating and artificial insemination?
Who is in control of the male product and female interaction in artificial insemination?
Who is in control of the male product and female interaction in artificial insemination?
What is the primary role of the male in natural mating?
What is the primary role of the male in natural mating?
What is the purpose of artificial insemination?
What is the purpose of artificial insemination?
What is the difference in the level of contact between the male and female in natural mating versus artificial insemination?
What is the difference in the level of contact between the male and female in natural mating versus artificial insemination?
What is the primary function of the male in the natural mating process?
What is the primary function of the male in the natural mating process?
What is the key difference between natural mating and artificial insemination?
What is the key difference between natural mating and artificial insemination?
What is the primary advantage of artificial insemination over natural mating?
What is the primary advantage of artificial insemination over natural mating?
Who is responsible for transferring the sperm in artificial insemination?
Who is responsible for transferring the sperm in artificial insemination?
What is the outcome of the lack of contact between the male and female in artificial insemination?
What is the outcome of the lack of contact between the male and female in artificial insemination?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What is the primary function of the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What is the primary function of the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What happens to the male's penis after ejaculation?
What happens to the male's penis after ejaculation?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What is the primary purpose of the male's licking behavior during courtship?
What is the primary purpose of the male's licking behavior during courtship?
What is the duration of 'the tie'?
What is the duration of 'the tie'?
What happens to the male's penis after ejaculation?
What happens to the male's penis after ejaculation?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What is the duration of 'the tie'?
What is the duration of 'the tie'?
What is the primary purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What is the primary purpose of the male's mounting behavior?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
What happens to the male's bulbus glandis during mating?
Why is it important not to forcibly separate the male and female during the 'tie'?
Why is it important not to forcibly separate the male and female during the 'tie'?
How often do canines typically mate during the breeding season?
How often do canines typically mate during the breeding season?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior without an erection?
What is the purpose of the male's mounting behavior without an erection?
How long can sperm survive in the female?
How long can sperm survive in the female?
What happens to the female's vaginal muscles during the 'tie'?
What happens to the female's vaginal muscles during the 'tie'?
What is the primary reason for infertility in canines?
What is the primary reason for infertility in canines?
How often do canines typically mate during the breeding season?
How often do canines typically mate during the breeding season?
Study Notes
Proestrus Stage
- Increased appetite is a characteristic of the proestrus stage
- Restlessness is a behavioral trait exhibited during proestrus
- Females in proestrus emit short, low calls
- They become more affectionate towards owners
- Urine marking occurs in this stage, indicating a readiness to mate
- This stage precedes full heat
Oestrus Identification
- A red vulva is a possible indication of oestrus, but not definitive proof
- Lordosis, characterized by an arched back and raised hindquarters, is a specific sign of oestrus
- Crouching in a corner and displaying aggression may be observed
- Rabbit behavior, such as lordosis, is a more reliable indicator of oestrus than behavioral changes
Proestrus Stage
- Increased appetite is a characteristic of the proestrus stage
- Restlessness is a behavioral trait exhibited during proestrus
- Females in proestrus emit short, low calls
- They become more affectionate towards owners
- Urine marking occurs in this stage, indicating a readiness to mate
- This stage precedes full heat
Oestrus Identification
- A red vulva is a possible indication of oestrus, but not definitive proof
- Lordosis, characterized by an arched back and raised hindquarters, is a specific sign of oestrus
- Crouching in a corner and displaying aggression may be observed
- Rabbit behavior, such as lordosis, is a more reliable indicator of oestrus than behavioral changes
Proestrus Stage
- Increased appetite is a characteristic of the proestrus stage
- Restlessness is a behavioral trait exhibited during proestrus
- Females in proestrus emit short, low calls
- They become more affectionate towards owners
- Urine marking occurs in this stage, indicating a readiness to mate
- This stage precedes full heat
Oestrus Identification
- A red vulva is a possible indication of oestrus, but not definitive proof
- Lordosis, characterized by an arched back and raised hindquarters, is a specific sign of oestrus
- Crouching in a corner and displaying aggression may be observed
- Rabbit behavior, such as lordosis, is a more reliable indicator of oestrus than behavioral changes
Natural Mating
- Male seeks out female in oestrus, controlled by male and female interaction
- Male and female naturally engage in mating process
Artificial Insemination (AI)
- Human is in control of male product and female interaction
- Semen is transferred past female cervix, no contact between male and female
Natural Mating
- Male seeks out female in oestrus, controlled by male and female interaction
- Male and female naturally engage in mating process
Artificial Insemination (AI)
- Human is in control of male product and female interaction
- Semen is transferred past female cervix, no contact between male and female
Canine Mating
- Canine mating occurs during oestrus, a period of sexual receptivity in females.
- The length of courtship by the male is variable.
- The male's courtship behavior includes licking the female's vulva.
- The female stands with her tail to one side, indicating receptivity.
- Mounting occurs, but the male does not have an erection.
- The male penetrates the vagina, and his bulbus glandis (a swelling in the penis) engorges, facilitating thrusting.
- The male dismounts and turns around, but his penis remains in the vagina, a phenomenon known as "the tie".
- Ejaculation occurs during "the tie", which can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
Canine Mating
- Canine mating occurs during oestrus, a period of sexual receptivity in females.
- The length of courtship by the male is variable.
- The male's courtship behavior includes licking the female's vulva.
- The female stands with her tail to one side, indicating receptivity.
- Mounting occurs, but the male does not have an erection.
- The male penetrates the vagina, and his bulbus glandis (a swelling in the penis) engorges, facilitating thrusting.
- The male dismounts and turns around, but his penis remains in the vagina, a phenomenon known as "the tie".
- Ejaculation occurs during "the tie", which can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
Canine Mating
- Canine mating occurs during oestrus, a period of sexual receptivity in females.
- The length of courtship by the male is variable.
- The male's courtship behavior includes licking the female's vulva.
- The female stands with her tail to one side, indicating receptivity.
- Mounting occurs, but the male does not have an erection.
- The male penetrates the vagina, and his bulbus glandis (a swelling in the penis) engorges, facilitating thrusting.
- The male dismounts and turns around, but his penis remains in the vagina, a phenomenon known as "the tie".
- Ejaculation occurs during "the tie", which can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour.
Canine Mating
- Mating occurs during oestrus, with a variable length of courtship by the male
- The male licks the vulva during courtship
Mating Process
- The dam stands with her tail to one side during mounting
- The male mounts without an erection and penetrates the vagina
- During penetration, the male's bulbus glandis engorges, resulting in thrusting
- After ejaculation, the male dismounts and turns around, but his penis remains in the vagina, known as "the tie"
The Tie
- The tie lasts for 5 minutes to 1 hour
- During this time, the bulbus glandis swells, and the vaginal muscles constrict
- It is essential not to forcibly separate the mating pair during the tie
Mating Frequency and Fertility
- Optimal mating occurs on days 11 and 13 after the start of proestrus
- Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 7 days
- Infertility can result from mating at the incorrect time
Canine Mating
- Mating occurs during oestrus, with a variable length of courtship by the male
- The male licks the vulva during courtship
Mating Process
- The dam stands with her tail to one side during mounting
- The male mounts without an erection and penetrates the vagina
- During penetration, the male's bulbus glandis engorges, resulting in thrusting
- After ejaculation, the male dismounts and turns around, but his penis remains in the vagina, known as "the tie"
The Tie
- The tie lasts for 5 minutes to 1 hour
- During this time, the bulbus glandis swells, and the vaginal muscles constrict
- It is essential not to forcibly separate the mating pair during the tie
Mating Frequency and Fertility
- Optimal mating occurs on days 11 and 13 after the start of proestrus
- Sperm can survive in the female reproductive tract for up to 7 days
- Infertility can result from mating at the incorrect time
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Identify the signs of proestrus and oestrus in rabbits, including changes in behavior and physical characteristics. Learn to distinguish between signs of heat and normal rabbit behavior.
