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Animal Refresher, Animal Reproduction
Term for a Cow Always in Heat
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Question (English)
A cow which is always in heat is known as:
- Buller only
- Nymphomaniac only
- Both Buller and Nymphomaniac ✓ Correct
- Energetic
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Both Buller and Nymphomaniac
A cow that is continuously or persistently in heat (nymphomania) is known as both a 'Buller' and a 'Nymphomaniac'.
Cause of Nymphomania in Cattle
- Most commonly caused by Cystic Ovarian Disease (COD) — specifically follicular cysts (cystic follicles that fail to ovulate and continue to secrete estrogen).
- The persistent estrogen secretion from the unruptured cystic follicle causes continuous behavioral estrus.
Treatment of Nymphomania/COD
- GnRH: Triggers LH release → ovulation of the cyst or luteinization
- hCG: LH-like effect → luteinizes the follicular cyst
- Progesterone: Negative feedback to reduce estrogen dominance
- Manual rupture per rectum: Not recommended (risk of adhesions)
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