Sexual behavior of farm animals

L. S. Katz; T. J. McDonald

doi:10.1016/0093-691X(92)90233-H

Sexual behavior of farm animals

L. S. Katz, T. J. McDonald

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Abstract

The field of sexual behavior of domestic farm animals is discussed with emphasis on studies of cattle, sheep and goats. Descriptions are provided of behaviors related to the attractivity, proceptivity and receptivity of females, as well as environmental and physiological factors influencing both male and female sexual behavior. The organizational and activational actions of steroid hormones on behavior are also reviewed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	239-253
Number of pages	15
Journal	Theriogenology
Volume	38
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0093-691X(92)90233-H
State	Published - Aug 1992
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cattle
goats
sexual behavior
sexual differentiation
sheep

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Small Animals
Food Animals
Animal Science and Zoology
Equine

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