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The stage in which the female is receptive to the
male and conception can occur.
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Duration varies

Lasts approximately 3 – 9 days
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Less edema

Discharge becomes clearer

Discharge is more yellowish
then bloody

Vulva remains turgid,
very warm when
touched, and voluminous

Female will stand “Flag”
for the male

Female will stand for
the male

Rear in the air

Tail off to the side

Difficult to determine.

Distinguishing features
only at beginning and end
of the estrus cycle.

Influenced mainly by
estrogens.
Grandular Secretions
increase
Vaginal epithelium
becomes hyperemic
Ovulation occurs

Increase in LH Hormone.

90% Superficial cells

Bacteria usually present

Absence of Neutrophils
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