Livestock Reproduction Review

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Giving birth in animals is called...

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parturition

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An animal reaching sexual maturity is called...

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puberty

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An animal going from its mother's milk to feed is called...

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weaning

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The length of time an animal is pregnant is called...

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gestation

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Which of the following animals has the longest gestational period of 11 months? horses, cattle, goats, pigs

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horses

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Which of the following animals has a gestation period of a little over 9 months? horses, cattle, goats, pigs

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cattle

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Which of the following animals has the shortest gestation period of 3 months, 3 weeks, & 3 days?
Options: horses, cattle, goats, pigs

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pigs

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Which of the following is a male hormone in animals? estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH)

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testosterone

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What hormone is responsible for the development of female sex organs and heat?

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estrogen

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What hormone is responsible for maintaining pregnancy in animals?

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progesterone