Characteristics of the oestrous cycle and duration of gestation in chital hinds (Axis axis).
Duration of oestrous cycle and gestation, and characteristics of postpartum oestrus of chital hinds are described. Mean duration of the oestrus cycle of chital hinds was 19.3 +/- 1.3 days, with a range of 17-21 days. Serum progesterone profiles are shown, with minimum progesterone concentrations near oestrus less than 2.7 nmol l-1, and maximum luteal values 16-26 nmol l-1. Mean duration of gestation was 234.5 +/- 3.0 days (n = 17).
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School of Science and Technology Studies, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.
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D000818:Animals; D003670:Deer / Q000502:physiology*; D004971:Estrus / Q000097:blood / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D011270:Pregnancy, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D011374:Progesterone / Q000097:blood; D013997:Time Factors
D011374:Progesterone