Explanation should include
- terms associated with the estrous cycle
- oxytocin
- relaxin
- prostaglandin
- progesterone
- estrogen
- prolactin
- luteinizing hormone
- follicle-stimulating hormone
- human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
- mare seasonality
- detection of estrus
- mating management
- pregnancy determination
- estrous cycle manipulation.
Teacher Resource:
Process/Skill Questions:
- When is best time in a mare’s estrous cycle to breed with fresh semen?
- What are the functions of the hormones produced by mares?
- What does live cover mean?