Numbers: MARE

Question 1

Puberty

Answer 1

1-1.5 years

Question 2

Cyclicity

Answer 2

Seasonally polyoestrous long day breeder

Question 3

Estrus Length

Answer 3

5-7 days

Question 4

Time of Ovulation

Answer 4

1-2 days before the end of estrus

Question 5

Embryo enters Uterus

Answer 5

5 days post-fertilisation

Question 6

Maternal recognition of Pregnancy

Answer 6

40,000D protein or E2

Question 7

Type of Placenta

Answer 7

Anatomically Diffuse placenta Histologically Epitheliochorial placenta

Question 7

Hormonal Background of Pregnancy

Answer 7

CL independent (placenta takes over around Day 70)

Question 8

Gestation

Answer 8

330 days (310-360)

Question 9

Post- partum Resumption of Cyclic Ovarian Function

Answer 9

7-10 days after birth there is the ‘foal heat’

Question 10

Length of Involution

Answer 10

21 days