GOAT BEHAVIOUR BASICS: NUMBER 3 Reproduction: Birth, survival By Dr Clive Dalton Finding the teat is critical for survival -especially with multiple births and in bad weather The female (Doe or Nanny) Signs of oestrus: The male (Buck or Billy) Doe behaviour at birth Kids behaviour at birth don’t find the teat. This pair died … Read more
DOG BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 3 Reproduction: Birth: Early life: Socialisation By Dr Clive Dalton Note her good body condition – but this sized litter and the heavy milk drag will quickly thin her down if she’s not fed properly and the pups supplemented. Reproduction Bitches Signs of oestrus in bitch Dogs (males) Desexing – castration … Read more
By Dr Clive Dalton Cows Signs of heat in the cow SAG. Which cow is on heat, which ones coming on, and which ones going off? Heat detection methods Painted tail that has been scuffed off. Tail dock is illegally too short – it must cover the vulva if removed. Tail docking is in decline … Read more
HORSE BEHAVIOUR BASICS: PART 3 Reproduction: Birth: Training By Dr Clive Dalton Reproduction Heat signs Birth behaviour Early handling Training principles
By Dr Clive Dalton The female Signs of oestrusSows and gilts in oestrus show any combination of the following signs: Mating Female behaviour before birth Signs of birth Behaviour during birth Early sow and piglet behaviour after birth Fostering piglets The systems used are: The male Boar behaviour and handling Boars and Artificial Insemination (AI) … Read more