Estrus Detection Review Quiz

1. Mares are seasonally estrus, coming into heat in the early spring. A "normal" estrous cycle is:

    Choice 1 4-8 days
    Choice 2 21 days
    Choice 3 36 hours
    Choice 4 depends on the temperature

2. Good estrus detection is important because

    Choice 1 mares ovulate the day after estrus ends.
    Choice 2 stallions are not good at detecting mares in estrus.
    Choice 3 poor estrus detection is a major cause of poor reproduction.

3. The main signs of estrus are:

    Choice 1 kicking and running away
    Choice 2 winking and urinating
    Choice 3 ears back and running away
    Choice 4 kicking and vocalization

4. Estrus detection is most successful when (check all that apply):
Choice 1 two stallions are used
Choice 2 the stallion can have physical contact with the mare.
Choice 3 it is performed daily.
Choice 4 one or two geldings are used.
Choice 4 one or two donkeys are used.

5. The method of teasing used on a farm should depend on (select all that apply):

Choice 1 the facilities available.
Choice 2 the number of mares.
Choice 3 the type of mares being handled (nursing, show, maiden)
Choice 4 size of pastures.
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