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Lecture 7 Flashcards

1
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What is the importance of knowing when a cow is in estrus?

A

Correct choice of moment for AI
Sign of no pregnancy
Prevents preggers - not allowing contact with male

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2
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What is active mounting?

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Attempts to mount

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3
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What is passive mounting?

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Acceptance of mounting

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4
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What are signs of heat in cows?

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Flehmen reflex, contacts, vaginal mucous discharge and lumbar reflex

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5
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What is a chin ball?

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Equipment to paint the cow to see whethr they have been mounting

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6
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When would you give prostaglandin to synchronise estrus?

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Between 5-18 days

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7
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What are the signs of heat in a pig?

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Mounting activity, immobilisation reflex, fitted ears, sticky secretion at the vulva, agitation and lack of appetite

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8
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What percentage is the most important heat sign?

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90% pressing and odour and sounds

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9
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How important (percentage) is pressing on the lumbar area?

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48%

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