Case 2A; sperm

20 important questions on Case 2A; sperm

What is an oestrous cycle?

- The period between two ovulations
- 4 phases:
1. Prooestrus
2. Oestrus
3. Metoestrus
4. Dioestrus

When is puberty complete in males and females?

- Males: when the first ejaculate with fertile semen can be produced
- Female: the first ovulation associated with externally visible estrous symptoms and typical estrous behaviour

With regard to the development of embryos into new individuals, there are 3 types of animals that can be distinguised

1. Viviparous
2. Oviparous
3. Ovoviviparous
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What can you tell me about the birth process in viviparous (mammels)

- the birth process starts under the influence of corticosteroids from the fetal adrenal gland
- problems can arise (case of cow and ewe) like the wrong position of the foetus or a too high birthweight in relation to the pelvic dimensions of the mother
- calves and lambs come head first, with the head lying on the forwardly stretched front legs
- piglets can be born head first or tail first

In days, what is the duration of the oestrus cycle for cows, ewe, mare, sow?

Cow: 21
ewe: 17
mare: 22
sow: 21

In days, what is the duration of the DIOESTRUS for cows, ewe, mare, sows?

Cows: 10-14
ewe: 10-12
mare: 10-12
sow: 11-13

In hours, what is the duration of the OESTRUS for cows, ewe, mare, sows?

Cows: 12-18
ewe: 24-36
mare: 96-192
sows: 24-72

When is the ovulation for cows, ewe, mare, cows?

Cows: 10-12 hours after oestrus
ewe: last par of oestrus
mare: 24-48 hours before end of oestrus
sows: at two-third of oestrus

What can you tell me about the ovarian cycle in chickens?

- relatively short, from ovulation till laying takes ~25-26 hours
- 30 mins after laying the egg, the next ovulation takes place + at this point the chicken cackles
-> but only if an LH-surge by the pituitary has taken place 8 hours before
- LH secretion only takes place in the dark

What is the (1) volume ejaculate (ml), (2) concentration (sperm cells per ml ejaculate), and (3) the number of sperm cells per AI-dose for a STALLION?

(1) 30-300
(2) 0.04-3.0
(3) 500

What is the (1) volume ejaculate (ml), (2) concentration (sperm cells per ml ejaculate), and (3) the number of sperm cells per AI-dose for a BOAR?

(1) 150-500
(2) 0.05-0.40
(3) 1500

When do chickens lay their first egg?

At an age of ~126 days

When do cattle have their first estrus?

- NL at an age of ~7-10 months
- in the tropics at an age of 2-5 years (poor nutritional status)

When do pigs have their first estrus?

At an age of ~200 days (150-280 days)

What is (1) the gestation length (days) + (2) birth weight (kg) of CATTLE?

(1) 278-290
(2) 40

What is (1) the gestation length (days) + (2) birth weight (kg) of SHEEP?

(1) 145-155
(2) 4

What is (1) the gestation length (days) + (2) birth weight (kg) of PIG?

(1) 112-115
(2) 1.3

What is (1) the gestation length (days) + (2) birth weight (kg) of HORSE?

(1) 335-345
(2) 45 (mare of ~500kg)

When does a chick hatch + what is their birth weight?

At 21 days of incubation, with a birth weight ~40 grams

The fertile life span of sperm cells in the female sex of a horse is about how long?

~72-120 hours

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