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During which phase of the estrous cycle is the best time to breed a gilt or sow?
During which phase of the estrous cycle is the best time to breed a gilt or sow?
- First half of estrus
- Last half of estrus (correct)
- On the day of ovulation
- 2-3 days after the start of estrus
What is the average gestation length for a mare (horse)?
What is the average gestation length for a mare (horse)?
- 200 days
- 330 days (correct)
- 245 days
- 180 days
In which domestic animal is the estrus cycle constant, with continuous estrus?
In which domestic animal is the estrus cycle constant, with continuous estrus?
- Rabbit (correct)
- Horse
- Goat
- Sheep
When does ovulation typically occur in relation to the estrus period in sheep?
When does ovulation typically occur in relation to the estrus period in sheep?
What is the usual number of offspring born in a litter for a queen (cat)?
What is the usual number of offspring born in a litter for a queen (cat)?
When is the best time to breed a doe (goat) in relation to its estrus cycle?
When is the best time to breed a doe (goat) in relation to its estrus cycle?
In the horse reproduction cycle, what is the main role of luteinizing hormone (LH)?
In the horse reproduction cycle, what is the main role of luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics in goats?
Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics in goats?
During lactation, which hormone is mainly responsible for mammary gland development in sheep?
During lactation, which hormone is mainly responsible for mammary gland development in sheep?
What is the term for the period after birth in swine reproduction?
What is the term for the period after birth in swine reproduction?
In rabbit reproduction, what is the function of estrogen in the physiological cycle of females?
In rabbit reproduction, what is the function of estrogen in the physiological cycle of females?
What does superovulation refer to in goat reproduction?
What does superovulation refer to in goat reproduction?
What is the function of corpus luteum in the reproductive cycle of a mammal?
What is the function of corpus luteum in the reproductive cycle of a mammal?
In the swine reproductive cycle, what is the role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
In the swine reproductive cycle, what is the role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)?
What is the function of Leydig cells in the reproductive system of a male animal?
What is the function of Leydig cells in the reproductive system of a male animal?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of ovarian follicles in female animals?
Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the development of ovarian follicles in female animals?
What is the primary function of the anterior pituitary (AP) in the reproductive physiology of animals?
What is the primary function of the anterior pituitary (AP) in the reproductive physiology of animals?
In the rabbit reproduction cycle, what does luteolysis refer to?
In the rabbit reproduction cycle, what does luteolysis refer to?
