Characteristics of the menstrual cycle in nonhuman primates. II. Ovulation and optimal mating times in macaques.
An analysis of the results of 1,259 limited-duration matings was conducted on colonies of Macaca arctoides and M. fascicularis. Maximum conception occurred at a day of breeding/cycle length (DB/CL) ratio of 0.40--0.41 with a range of DB/CL ratios for successful matings from 0.39 to 0.44. These values are compared with published values for various endocrine parameters equated to cycle length.
D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D000882:Haplorhini; D008251:Macaca / Q000502:physiology*; D008252:Macaca fascicularis / Q000502:physiology; D008253:Macaca mulatta / Q000502:physiology; D008297:Male; D008598:Menstruation; D010060:Ovulation; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors