Estrus

Word ESTRUS
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Definitions and meanings of "Estrus"

What do we mean by estrus?

The periodic state of sexual excitement in the female of most mammals, excluding humans, that immediately precedes ovulation and during which the female is most receptive to mating; heat. noun

Alternative spelling of oestrus. noun

A biting fly of the genus Oestrus; a botfly.

A bite or sting.

A passion or frenzy.

A female animal's readiness to mate; heat, rut.

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The word "estrus" in example sentences

The term estrus comes from the Latin word for “frenzy,” since these same hormones also make her much more active, and sometimes more dominant and aggressive. ❋ Stanley Coren (2000)

Still it is pretty obvious when you are “presenting” like a baboon in estrus ❋ Unknown (2010)

I say some sow in estrus at Academy a couple days ago. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Love among the solitary-living tigers and leopards is pretty much considered a waste of time until the surge of hormones we call estrus kicks into high gear. ❋ Ph.D. Dan Wharton (2011)

I don't know if you care or not but a great doe bleat is Primos Original Can Doe in estrus ❋ Unknown (2009)

I'd suggest doe in estrus scent as this is the start of the rut. ❋ Unknown (2009)

During rut I do hang out a doe in estrus scent tab and I have also gotten bucks to come from a couple hundred yards away with one simple doe bleat. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of those factors, Anderson said, one of the most effective methods for inducing estrus is short-term calf removal from the mother, typically up to 48 hours. ❋ David Smith (2010)

It lasts for seven to 14 days before the bulk of breeding takes place, while just a few females are in estrus. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Heat, or "estrus," is the period when the mature female animal is fertile and can be mated. ❋ Unknown (1994)

Heape distinguishes between the "pro-estrum," or preliminary period of congestion, in female animals and the immediately following "estrus," or period of desire. ❋ Havelock Ellis (1899)

Identifying the pituitary gland, the hypothalamus gland, the ovaries and the uterus, Anderson detailed the part each plays in bringing about "estrus,"   the period of time in which a cow will be ready for impregnation, and how each plays a role once the cow is with calf. ❋ David Smith (2010)

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