oestrous

Adjective

Meaning

oestrous (not comparable)

(Britain) Alternative spelling of estrous

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Examples

The estrous cycle (also spelled oestrous) controls when a mare is sexually receptive toward a stallion, and helps to physically prepare the mare for conception. Source: Internet

In highly competitive situations such as males fighting for access to oestrous females or at limited drinking spots, the fights are brief. Source: Internet

These animals do not reproduce well in captivity, due to the difficulty of handling musth bulls and limited understanding of female oestrous cycles. Source: Internet

Flanged males attract oestrous females with their characteristic long calls. citation Those calls may also suppress development in younger males. Source: Internet

Once an oestrous female is detected, the male will attempt to court her. Source: Internet

Thus it is usual to wait one or two further oestrous cycles before rebreeding, unlike the practice with mares. Source: Internet

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