Vet Role in Rabbit and Rodent Reproduction Quiz

Weaning occurs at 2-4 weeks old. Females can breed from 4 weeks of age. Sow can mate again immediately after ______

Parturition requires separation of the 2 halves of the pelvis at the ______ symphysis

The pubic symphysis fuses between 8-12 months of age. If you have a litter when young then symphysis does not ______

High risk of dystocia if have first litter after 8 months of ______ (difficulty giving birth)

Describe the oestrus cycles in hamsters, rats, mice and ______

What are the 3 options for controlling reproduction in rodents? Keep males and females ______

What are the pro’s of separating female and male rodents? Pro’s = Quick, Easy as long as you sex them correctly, ______

The vet's role in rabbit and rodent reproduction is mostly preventing reproduction or providing advice to clients about what to do when they have failed to prevent reproduction. How do you sex rodents when they are young? The main method to determine if a juvenile rodent is male or female is to check the ______.

What is the age of sexual maturity in male and female rabbits? Male rabbits reach sexual maturity at 4-6 months, while in giant breeds it can be over 8 months. What is the age of sexual maturity in male Guinea pigs? Male Guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at 9-10 ______. What is the age of sexual maturity in female Guinea pigs? Female Guinea pigs reach sexual maturity at 4-6 ______. What is the age of sexual maturity in Hamsters, Rats, and Mice? Hamsters, Rats, and Mice reach sexual maturity at 6-8 ______.

How do you sex a rat, mice, or hamster when sexually mature? The main method is to check the ______.

How do you sex Guinea pigs? The method is similar to rabbits. In males, the preputial orifice is round, and the penis can be extruded with gentle pressure cranial to the prepuce. Guinea pig females have a slit-like ______ opening when gentle pressure is applied around the genitals.

Describe the ______ cycle in a hamster, rat, mouse, and gerbil. The cycle is shown in the provided image. Describe the ______ cycle in a guinea pig. The cycle is shown in the provided image. Describe the ______ cycle in a rabbit. The cycle is shown in the provided image. Describe the reproductive cycle of a rabbit. Rabbits have a non-seasonal poly______ cycle and induced ovulation.

Describe the reproductive cycle of a rabbit. Rabbits have a non-seasonal polyoestrus cycle and induced ______.

Describe Guinea pig's reproductive cycle. Guinea pigs have a non-seasonal polyoestrus cycle and a 15-17 day ______ cycle with spontaneous ovulation. Pregnancy in Guinea pigs lasts 63 days.

Con’s of surgical neutering: Often reduces risk of ______ between individuals

Con’s of surgical neutering: Reduced risk of some ______

Con’s of surgical neutering: Very high risk of uterine tumours in entire female ______

Con’s of surgical neutering: Very high risk of mammary tumours in entire female ______

Many small mammal species are social and prefer to live in pairs or ______

Rabbits should not be kept alone. Ideally neutered male with neutered female or 2 neutered ______

Groups of 3 or more rabbits becomes complex even when all are ______

Can castrate from 10 weeks old. Describe chemical neutering in ______.

Hormonal implant can be used in both male and female ______ (off license) - Deslorelin - suppresses production of FSH and LH.

Deslorelin is the chemical used for chemical neutering. What are the Pro’s of chemical neutering in ______?

What are the Con’s of chemical neutering in ______?

Advice regarding neonates “<img src=”“paste-2dd4a1681bef47010fa64d32c31ddbc051373a44.jpg”“>” How do you prevent further pregnancies in ______ without surgery?

Thinking long-term in terms of preventing pregnancy in ______.

Usually need to wait until more than 5 months of age before spaying. Can castrate from 10 weeks old. Describe chemical neutering in ______ and rodents.

Not much is available for rabbits and ______.

Quick Minimally invasive Reduced risk mammary tumours in ______.