OESTRUS CYCLE, MATING, GESTATION PERIOD, OVULATION, PARTURITION AND FERTILIZATION IN FARM ANIMALS
OESTRUS CYCLE Oestrus cycle is the interval from the end of one heat period to the beginning of another. It is also the period of “heat” or “oestrus” for coitus or mating. It is followed by a long period in…
MEANING OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
Reproduction is the ability in animal to give birth to young ones. The purpose of reproduction is to ensure continuity of life. The reproductive system includes all the organs and tissues concerned with reproduction in animals. Farm animals reproduce sexually…