Animal Sience Report

Name: John Arthur Buenavista Bucane
BSA An Sci 1-A

Assigned Report: Stages of Reproduction
What is Reproduction?
- The process in which an animal produces another animal just like itself.
- It is necessary so that their kind continues to live on earth for a long time.
What are the Different Stages of Reproduction?

1. Puberty Stage
- is defined in both male and female animals as the ability to be capable to
accomplish reproduction.
- stage in which the male produce sperm and the female produce egg. It is also
observable in human.
Puberty Age in Animals

1. Mare (female Horse) – 10 months
2. Cow – 10 months
3. Sow (mature female pig, one that has given birth) – 6 months
4. Ewe (female breeding sheep goat at any age) – 6 months
5. Carabao – 12 months
2. Estrus or Heat Stage

- it is a series of psychological changes in sexual and other organs in female
mammals, extending from one period to heat to the next, accompanied by behavioral
changes indicating interest in mating.
Heat Period of Different Animals

1. Mare (female horse) – (6-7 days)
2. Cow – (11-21 days)
3. Ewe (female breeding sheep goat at any age) – (1-2 days)
4. Carabao – less than a day
5. Sow (a mature female pig) – (2-3 days)
Note: Estrus or Heat stage in farm animals is dependent upon the observer paying
close attention to the behavior and physical changes of the female animal experiencing
estrus.
3. Copulation Stage
– sexual behavior in which a male introduce sperm in the female’s body
especially directly into her reproductive tract. This is an aspect of mating.
4. Fertilization Stage
– the union of sperm cell and egg cell, sperm cell fertilizes all the egg cells.
5. Gestation or Pregnancy Stage

– the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception of
birth.
–it is typically for mammals, it is the time in which a fetus develops, beginning
with fertilization and ending at birth.
Gestation Period of Animals in (Months)

1. Elephant – 30 months (2 ½ years)
2. Giraffe – 12 months (1 year)
3. Mare – 324 days (10 months and 24 days)
4. Carabao – 316 days (10 months and 16 days)
5. Cow – 281 days
6. Ewe (female breeding sheep/goat - 146 days (4 months and 26 days)
7. Doe - 148 days (4 months and 28 days)
8. Sow – 114 days (3 months and 24 days)
9. Rabbit – 32 days (1 month and 1 day)
10. Guinea Pig – 62 days (2 months)
11. Rats – 21 days
Note: Pregnancy of the animals may be single fetus or multi fetus depending on the
result of the maturation and ovulation of several egg cells during a single period of heat.
6. Parturition – the action of giving birth to young; child birth. The act of giving birth.
Name: John Arthur Buenavista Bucane
BSA An Sci 1-A
Assigned Report: Castration
What is Castration?
-is defined as the deduction or removal of the testicles of the male. It is carried
out on animals which are not wanted for breeding.
Why do we castrate animals?

-stop the production of male hormones
-prevent unplanned mating after the age of puberty
-decrease aggression to enhance on-farm safety for handless and animals
-obtain price premiums and/or avoid price discounts from feedlots and meat packers
-produce meat with a consistent quality acceptable to consumers (i.e. higher grade,
better marbling and good quality meat)
Many producers choose to castrate new born animals (i.e. calves) because;
-techniques are easier for the operator
-castration is less stressful on newborn animals (i.e. calves)
-concerns for animal welfare related to castrating older calves
When do we castrate animals?

-the best time to castrate animals is when they are very young (a few days old. If
castration is carried out then, the operation is easier and more successful and the
wound heals (get better) very quickly.
Different Castration Methods
-Castration with a knife (use a very sharp knife, razor or scalpel)
-Castration with burdizzo (burdizzo should be used on to young animals)
-Castration with rubber rings (to castrate with rubber rings, we use a tool called
elastrator)
Aftercare
-Provide a clean, dry environment for animals (e.g. calves) after castration
-Inspect the animal closely for two weeks after castration. With latex bands, the scrotum
should drop off within seven weeks after castration
-Look for swelling, signs of infections, tetanus and abnormal gait
-Treat wounds as needed
-Get professional help when the animal (e.g. calves) show swelling, severe pain or
infection

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Name: John Arthur Buenavista Bucane

BSA An Sci 1-A

What are the Different Stages of Reproduction?

Puberty Age in Animals

2. Estrus or Heat Stage

Heat Period of Different Animals

5. Gestation or Pregnancy Stage

Gestation Period of Animals in (Months)

Why do we castrate animals?

When do we castrate animals?

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