Q514
The heat period of goat is
A.
12 - 36 h
B.
1 - 3 h
C.
24 - 48 h
D.
18 - 24 h
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The heat period of goat is 18 - 24 h.The estrous cycle is the set of recurring physiological changes that are induced by reproductive hormones in most mammalian therian females.
In species with estrous cycles, females are generally only sexually active during the estrus phase of their cycle. This is also referred to as being "in heat".
The estrous cycle in goats is 21 days, on average. The estrus or heat phase lasts 12 - 48 hours; however, the average length is 36 hours.