Pig glossary

Oestrus cycle

It is the cycle followed by most of the mammal females, and during it they undergo different stages. In the case of the sow this cycle lasts 18-24 days, although we normally use 21 days as a mean value. During this cycle, the sow is in heat for between 2 and 4 days.

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estrous oestrous estral estrus reproductive cycle

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