Question

Cows and buffaloes remain in heat for :

• A. 24-36 hours
• B. 24-26 days
• C. 7-10 days
• D. 15-20 days

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

24-36 hours

Estrus or oestrus refers to the phase when the female is sexually receptive, ready to accept male and mate. The female then exhibits sexually receptive behaviour. this oestrous period is the part of an oestrous cycle shown by non-primate mammals. It differs from a menstrual cycle in the fact that endometrium is reabsorbed if there is no conception. So there is no blood discharge at the end of the cycle. Another difference is that in species with oestrous cycles, females are generally only sexually active during the estrus (oestrus) phase of their cycle, called heat period.

For cows and buffaloes, this period remains for 24-36 hours.

So the correct answer is option A.