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FSH is responsible for a primary follicle growing into a Graafian (mature) follicle

CIDR  stands for Controlled Internal Drug Release and is a tool that is used for estrus synchronization. Specifically, a CIDR produces progesterone and tricks the female’s body in thinking she is pregnant. 

All describe the Boar’s reproductive tract EXCEPT

Outcrossing is when we breed animals of different established breeds. For example, crossing a Shorthorn cow with a Hereford bull. 

The Flehmen response is when the female indicates that she is in estrus by curling her upper lip. 

All are disadvantages of A.I. EXCEPT

Inspection of meat is mandatory whereas the grading of meat is voluntary. 

All are included in a male’s BSE EXCEPT

Which livestock animals are considered short day breeders?

We assess semen _________ which determines how many of the sperm cells are moving in a forward motion