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estrous cycle
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estrous cycle [′es·trəs ‚sī·kəl]
(physiology)
The physiological changes that take place between periods of estrus in the female mammal.


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To test their hypothesis, the researchers tracked the estrous cycle in adult female rats.
amp;nbsp;   •    “What’s Available in Estrous Synchronization in Heifers”
The pregnancy rate at Hillwinds Farm increased due to an extra breeding plus a jump-start in the estrous cycle for some cows caused by the synchronization treatment.
 
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