Match the Column: Heat Signs and Animals

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Match the column — Heat signs/behaviour and the animals that show them:

TABLE-I (Heat Sign/Behaviour) TABLE-II (Animal)
1. Homosexual behavior (a) Bitch
2. Frequent urination during heat (b) Mare
3. Rhythmic erection of clitoris (c) Cow
4. Pro-estrus bleeding (d) Bull
5. Flehman's reaction (e) Buffalo
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Match the column — Heat signs/behaviour and the animals that show them:

TABLE-I (Heat Sign/Behaviour) TABLE-II (Animal)
1. Homosexual behavior (a) Bitch
2. Frequent urination during heat (b) Mare
3. Rhythmic erection of clitoris (c) Cow
4. Pro-estrus bleeding (d) Bull
5. Flehman's reaction (e) Buffalo
  1. 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d ✓ Correct
  2. 1-e, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d
  3. 1-c, 2-b, 3-e, 4-a, 5-d
  4. 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-a, 5-d

The correct matching of heat signs with animals:

  • Homosexual behavior (mounting other cows): Cow — cows in heat actively mount other animals and allow themselves to be mounted
  • Frequent urination during heat: Buffalo — buffaloes show frequent urination as a characteristic estrus sign, in contrast to cows
  • Rhythmic erection of clitoris: Mare — mares show 'winking' (rhythmic exposure of the clitoris) when teased by a stallion
  • Pro-estrus bleeding: Bitch — bitches show vulvar bleeding (sanguineous discharge) during pro-estrus before actual estrus
  • Flehman's reaction: Bull — the bull curls its upper lip and sniffs the urine/vaginal secretions of a cow in heat (olfactory evaluation of pheromones/estrogens)
Note on Buffalo vs. Cow

Buffalo shows silent heat (subestrus) more commonly than cattle, making heat detection harder. Signs like frequent urination and tail lifting are important indicators in buffaloes.

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