Reproductive Anatomy And Physiology Of Whitetail Deer And Other Select Cervids, Sheep And Goats

Abstract

Understanding the basic anatomical and physiological characteristic of breeding stock of the cervid and small ruminant is essential for a successful breeding program. This knowledge will insure that the males and females are in the correct stage of their reproductive cycle in the proper season for the appropriate timing of an insemination. Although this can be somewhat difficult in the cervids as there is such a large number of species and subspecies that vary in their physiologic nature. This article will concentrate on white tailed deer and elk as the major cervid species.