Animal Reproduction Jason Gehrke 3025 A 3025 M

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Animal Reproduction Jason Gehrke 3025 A, 3025 M, 3025 N

Animal Reproduction Jason Gehrke 3025 A, 3025 M, 3025 N

Hormones n Male n n Testosterone- critical for sperm development Female n n Estrogen-

Hormones n Male n n Testosterone- critical for sperm development Female n n Estrogen- critical for follicle development Progesterone- sustains pregnancy and inhibits new follicle development Relaxin- causes ligaments around birth canal to relax Oxytocin- causes milk letdown

Male Reproductive System n Testiclesn n n Epididymisn n Site of sperm production and

Male Reproductive System n Testiclesn n n Epididymisn n Site of sperm production and testosterone synthesis Sperm contain ½ of genetic makeup Sperm storage and maturation Scrotumn Protects testes and regulates temperature http: //biotech-adventure. okstate. edu/low/basics/reprod/animal/male/diagram/

Male Reproductive System n Vas Deferansn n Urethran n Transports sperm from epididymis to

Male Reproductive System n Vas Deferansn n Urethran n Transports sperm from epididymis to urethra tube inside of penis transports sperm or urine exterior Penisn organ of copulation http: //biotech-adventure. okstate. edu/low/basics/reprod/animal/male/diagram/

Female Reproductive System n Ovariesn n n Oviductsn n n Site of fertilization Transport

Female Reproductive System n Ovariesn n n Oviductsn n n Site of fertilization Transport embryos to uterus Uterusn http: //biotech-adventure. okstate. edu/low/basics/reprod/animal/female/diagram/ Produce egg Egg contains ½ of genetic makeup Site of embryonic development during gestation

Female Reproductive System n Cervixn n n Vaginan n n http: //biotech-adventure. okstate. edu/low/basics/reprod/animal/female/diagram/

Female Reproductive System n Cervixn n n Vaginan n n http: //biotech-adventure. okstate. edu/low/basics/reprod/animal/female/diagram/ Connects uterus and vagina Serve as barrier during pregnancy Female organ of copulation at mating Opening of bladder Vulvan External opening of reproductive system

Different Female Reproductive Systems http: //www. ansi. okstate. edu/course/3443/study/Notes/female/tracts. htm

Different Female Reproductive Systems http: //www. ansi. okstate. edu/course/3443/study/Notes/female/tracts. htm

Events of Reproduction n n Puberty- Age at which reproductive organs become functional Female-

Events of Reproduction n n Puberty- Age at which reproductive organs become functional Female- Reproduction process occurs within n Fertilization- Egg & Sperm unite n n n Estrous cycle- Repetitive cycle occurring when pregnancy does not Estrus- “Heat” or receptivity to mating Only real male contribution is the sperm Gestation- Length of time of pregnancy Parturition- Act of giving birth

Age of Puberty n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: n Humans: 6

Age of Puberty n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: n Humans: 6 to 12 Months 5 to 7 Months 4 to 8 Months 12 to 15 Months 9 to 16 YEARS

Estrous Cycle Cattle: Polyestrous (cycle throughout year) n Sheep: Seasonal (Decreasing light, Fall) n

Estrous Cycle Cattle: Polyestrous (cycle throughout year) n Sheep: Seasonal (Decreasing light, Fall) n Swine: Polyestrous (cycle throughout year) n Horses: Seasonal (Increasing daylight, Spring) n

Length of Estrus Cycle n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 19 to

Length of Estrus Cycle n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 19 to 23 Days 14 to 19 Days 19 to 23 Days 10 to 37 Days

Duration of Estrus Cycle n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 6 to

Duration of Estrus Cycle n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 6 to 27 Hours 24 to 36 Hours 48 to 72 Hours 3 to 8 Days

Signs of Estrus Swollen vulva n Mucous discharge n Restless behavior n Female receptivity

Signs of Estrus Swollen vulva n Mucous discharge n Restless behavior n Female receptivity to male n http: //www. goodecattle. com/spot. htm

Specific Signs of Estrus Cattle: Visually active mounting n Sheep: Few external signs n

Specific Signs of Estrus Cattle: Visually active mounting n Sheep: Few external signs n Swine: Brace with pressure to back, vocal grunting n Horses: Tease with Stallion and will go nose to nose n

Gestation Length n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 285 Days 147 Days

Gestation Length n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: 285 Days 147 Days 114 Days 336 Days

Partition Names in Species n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: Calving Lambing

Partition Names in Species n Cattle: n Sheep: n Swine: n Horses: Calving Lambing Farrowing Foaling

Signs of Parturition Distended abdomen n Mammary development & milk secretion n Swollen vulva

Signs of Parturition Distended abdomen n Mammary development & milk secretion n Swollen vulva and relaxed pelvic ligaments n Mucous discharge n Relentlessness and separation from group n Labor and Contractions n

Signs of Parturition n n Appearance of placental membrane Expulsion of fetus Expulsion of

Signs of Parturition n n Appearance of placental membrane Expulsion of fetus Expulsion of placental membrane Bonding behavior of offspring and mother (will vary between species) http: //www. ansc. purdue. edu/dairy/4 -H/amdairy. htm

Male Transfer of Sperm n Two different ways n Let the male and female

Male Transfer of Sperm n Two different ways n Let the male and female naturally engage. Male seeks out female in Estrus n All controlled by male and female interaction n n Artificial Insemination (AI) Human transfers semen past female cervix n Human is in control of male product and female interaction n No contact between male and female n

Artificial Insemination (AI) Pros Conception rate is high n Extends use of superior males

Artificial Insemination (AI) Pros Conception rate is high n Extends use of superior males n n n Reduce incidence of venereal diseases n n Individual straw per female Improves record keeping and mgt. n n One ejaculate can fertilize many females Know exactly who the father is Can accelerate genetic improvements

Artificial Insemination (AI) Cons Need to know Estrus Cycle of animal n Cost intensive

Artificial Insemination (AI) Cons Need to know Estrus Cycle of animal n Cost intensive n n Pay for someone to AI animals

AI Use in Farm Animals Dairy Cattle: widely used n Beef Cattle: limited use

AI Use in Farm Animals Dairy Cattle: widely used n Beef Cattle: limited use (herds hard to monitor) n Sheep: limited use (need to use microscope) n Swine: intermediate use n Horses: restricted by breed associations n

Basic AI Process n n Check for Heat Have all necessary tools n n

Basic AI Process n n Check for Heat Have all necessary tools n n Make sure tools are clean Clean her exterior surface Go through the AI process for the species being bred Assessment, record important information (date, time, who to… etc) www. ces. purdue. edu/ pork/clipart/reprod. htm

How Animals Differ Cattle: Follow cervix through anus, guiding the pipette n Sheep: Use

How Animals Differ Cattle: Follow cervix through anus, guiding the pipette n Sheep: Use microscope to guide pipette n Swine: Out of body guiding of pipette n Horses: Restricted by breed n

Swine AI Process n Check for Heat n n Use a teaser bore for

Swine AI Process n Check for Heat n n Use a teaser bore for receptivity Listen to see if vocal Swollen vulva with secretion Apply back pressure n n Tight arms Ears flapping www. ces. purdue. edu/ pork/clipart/reprod. htm

Swine AI Process n Have all necessary tools n n n Catheter/pipette Lube Semen

Swine AI Process n Have all necessary tools n n n Catheter/pipette Lube Semen Baby wipes Make sure tools are clean http: //www. ansc. purdue. edu/swine/porkpage/repro/sow 2. htm

Swine AI Process n n Put pressure on back to stimulate mounting Lubricate catheter

Swine AI Process n n Put pressure on back to stimulate mounting Lubricate catheter Insert catheter at a 3045 degree angle following vulva Push in about 4 -6 inches http: //www. ansc. purdue. edu/swine/porkpage/repro/mngt 3. htm

Swine AI Process n n n Move catheter to horizontal position and gently move

Swine AI Process n n n Move catheter to horizontal position and gently move forward until resistance is felt Rotate counterclockwise once you have hit resistance Feel for pressure from cervix (see if holds pipette) n Will pulsate up and down http: //www. ansc. purdue. edu/swine/porkpage/repro/mngt 3. htm

Swine AI Process n n Connect semen onto catheter Give small squeeze to initiate

Swine AI Process n n Connect semen onto catheter Give small squeeze to initiate flow of semen n n Should suck in herself DO NOT RUSH After semen is gone give a five count Rotate catheter clockwise and gently pull out http: //www. ansc. purdue. edu/swine/porkpage/repro/mngt 3. htm

Assessment AI Process n n Make sure semen took by checking that it didn’t

Assessment AI Process n n Make sure semen took by checking that it didn’t leak out or urinated out. Record important information n n Date Time Who to Anything else that you feel is crucial http: //mtsu 32. mtsu. edu: 11765/swine. htm