Bovine Repro Flashcards
(163 cards)
When do you see puberty in the bovine?
when heifer reaches 50-60% adult body weight
What influences when a heifer reaches puberty?
Inbreed later onset
Cross-breeds sooner onset
Bos Taurus earlier than Bos indicus
Heifers from bulls large scrotal circumference
What are the stages of the Bovine estrus cycle?
Estrus
Metestrus
Diestrus
Proestrus
How many days are there in the Metestrus cycle of the Bovine?
1-4 days
How many days are there in the Diestrus cycle of the Bovine?
5-18 days
Estrus
sexual receptivity of female
Follicular maturation
What are the signs of Estrus in the bovine?
Increased restlessness Decreased rumination Decreased Appetite Decreased milk Bellowing
Metestrus
Final follicular maturation
Ovulation
Formation of CL
Diestrus
Period of CL dominance through luteolysis
Proestrus
Progesterone levels decreasing
Estrogen levels increasing
At what age are heifers bred in the dairy herd?
14-15 months
Voluntary Waiting Period
The period we allow for the uterus to involute and read for pregnancy
How long is the VWP?
60 days
Dry off
60 days to allow the mammary glands to rest before calving to ensure peak lactation after calving
What are the advantages of synchronization?
Reduce the window of time when insemination is appropriate
Reduce the time spent in estrus detection
enhance estrus detection
Allow scheduling of breeding/inseminations
provide for synchrony essential to most embryo transfer programs
What re the general principles of estrus control and synch?
shorten the luteal phase
lengthen the luteal phase
Lutalyse or Estrumate
causes regression of the CL
Estrus displayed in 2-5 days
What is the feed through product that can be used to synchronize cattle?
MGA
How does the CIDR work?
extends the Diestrus phase
Why do you use GnRH with the CIDR?
induced a synchronous emergence of a new follicular wave
What should you examine when examining the fetus?
Presentation
Position
Posture
How do you assess that the fetus is alive?
position response to pedal, palpebral, eye ball, mouth, and anal pressure by movement reflex
What does meconium suggest about the calf?
stressed calf
What does fetid odor suggest about the calf?
dead calf