Reproductive System
This comprehensive guide explores the reproductive systems of livestock, covering both female and male anatomy. It includes detailed descriptions of critical components such as the uterus, ovaries, and mammary glands in females, alongside the testicles, prostate gland, and epididymis in males. Key terms such as estrus, gestation, parturition, and artificial insemination are also discussed, highlighting important processes in livestock breeding and reproduction. Understanding these systems is essential for effective livestock management and breeding practices.
Reproductive System
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Reproductive System Livestock Animals
Reproductive System-Female • Kidney • Uterus* • Cervix* • Rectum • Vulva* • Ovary* • Follicle* • Mammary glands* • Vagina* • Urethra • Bladder • Ureter • Fallopian Tube* • Corpus luteum* • Infundibulum • Oviducts* • Placenta*
Reproductive System-Male • Testicles * • Scrotum* • Urethra • Retractor • Cowper’s gland* • Prostate gland* • Seminal vesicle* • Accessory glands • Sigmoid flexure • Bladder • Kidney • Ureter • Vas defrens* • Epididymis* • Glanspenis* • Prepuce (sheath) • Leydig’scells*
Dam • Female parent of animals
Sire • Male parent of animals
Partuition • Act of giving birth
Freemartin • Twins of opposite sex born in cattle resulting in the female twin being sterile.
Estrus • Length between heat cycles
Gestation • Length of pregnancy
Creep Feed • Feed supplemented to young along with milk from their mothers
Colostrum • First milk acquired by young animals from their mothers
Crossbreed • A mix of two or more breeds of an animal
Artifical Insemination • Breeding performed by a human using frozen semen
Embryo Transfer • Frozen fertilized eggs placed in females to carry during pregnancy and then care for
Weaning • Separating young baby animals from their mothers
