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How do we define puberty? (In female) |
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Definition
o Age at first estrus (heat)?
o Age at first ovulation?
o Age when first capable of establishing and maintaining a viable pregnancy? |
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Term
Puberty in the female is affected by: |
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Definition
· Genetics/breed
o Frame size
o Physiological maturity
· Nutrition
o Underfeeding delays onset
o Overfeeding can also be detrimental
· Environment
o Especially seasonal breeders |
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Term
Two types of ovarian cycles |
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Definition
o spontaneous ovulators”
o “induced ovulator” |
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Term
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Definition
o Process of ovulation controlled by mating/copulation
o Example: cat, llama |
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Term
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Definition
o Process of ovulation controlled by hormonal (and environmental) factors
o Example: pig, mare |
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Term
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Definition
period of sexual receptivity, also called heat
o Female will accept mating attempts by male
o Estrus is a noun
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Term
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Definition
the reproductive events occurring between two successive periods of estrus
o Not interrupted by non-breeding period (dog, seasonal breeders)
o Estrous is an adjective |
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