Table 5. Reproductive phenomena in some female domestic farm animals. Onset of Age at First Length of Service Length of Gestation Estrus Animal Species Puberty Estrus Cycle Period Ave. Mare Range Ave. Cow Range Ave. Ewe Range Ave. Sow Range

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