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oestrus (US), estrus, estrum a regularly occurring period of sexual receptivity in most female mammals, except humans, during which ovulation occurs and copulation can take place; heat How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Androgen steroids associated with boar odor as an aid to the detection of oestrus in pig artificial insemination. The resulting stress suppresses oestrus and can cause abortion (Chapais, 1992; Hrdy, 1981 ; Smuts, 1987), diminishing the reproductive success of the victim. |
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