Anestrus

The final factor, and the one which has the greatest likelihood of being controlled, according to Anderson, is a condition known as "anestrus,"   a period of time in which a cow does not have any viability for reproduction that is often associated with the period of time following the birth of a calf. ❋ David Smith (2010)

Mares on the average cycle from about February through about October, with a dormant period anestrus in the winter. ❋ Unknown (2010)

(Although it is possible to freeze the buffalo semen now, further improvements are needed to achieve higher conception rates.) · Incidence of sub-estrus and anestrus. ❋ Unknown (1981)

After the two months of progesterone production, the dog goes into a three to five month period where there are no reproductive hormones secreted anestrus. ❋ Unknown (2011)

He said that a number of factors have shown to control the length post-partum anestrus, including the presence of the newborn calf; the age of the mother cow; and the body condition score, which is a numerical representation of the cow's physical condition. ❋ David Smith (2010)

Anderson said that with the windows of time for calving and breeding being in close proximity, the period of post-calving, or post-partum, anestrus can have a large impact on calf production for the next year. ❋ David Smith (2010)

Although the mechanism is not understood, he said, nursing and the physical presence of the calf appear to initiate the period of anestrus. ❋ David Smith (2010)

Luteal Cysts: - follicle that only partially ovulates, because of inadequate LH - a problem mainly of cattle, not horses Clinical Signs: - anestrus (occurring post-partum usually) - Can palpate a unilateral, 35-50 mm diameter, round, smooth, thick walled structure on the ovary 63 ❋ Janny0759 (2010)

Mare: - granulosa cell tumours are the most common neoplasm in the mare, and the most common indication for ovariectomy - ovary palpates 10-40 cm; unlike cow, it tends to stop growth in size at about 40 cm Clinical Signs Vary: - male-like 45% - anestrus 30% - nymphomania 25% ❋ Janny0759 (2010)

"Seasonal anestrus" - no GnRH = no FSH/LH - ovaries largely dormant - uterus atrophies ❋ Janny0759 (2010)

Some cows may give birth and go into estrus at the beginning of the breeding season, some may go into estrus near the end of the breeding season and some may be in a period of anestrus throughout the breeding season, according to Anderson, who stated that knowledge of the critical controls of anestrus, such as short-term calf removal, can help cattle producers ensure better reproduction numbers in their herds. ❋ David Smith (2010)

[My sex life] is [nonexistent] right now. I'm so desperate to end this anestrus that I'd bang a forty year old [housewife]. ❋ Callogician (2005)