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Article

Interaction of reproduction rhythm, suckling and parity on mating incidence, ovarian dynamics and estrogen secretion in the rabbit doe

Pages 793-795 | Published online: 07 Mar 2016
 

Abstract

The effects of suckling and remating interval (11 or 21 d post partum) were studied in primiparous (P=25) and multiparous (M=23) hybrid rabbits. In P rabbits, suckling had no significant effect on mating incidence; however, a higher percentage of females accepted the male on d 11 than on d 21 (P<0.01). In M rabbits, no significant differences in mating performance due to either day, suckling or their interaction were found. A higher proportion of nonsuckled than suckled P rabbits ovulated (P<0.01). Ovulation incidence was not affected significantly by day of mating, suckling or their interaction in M rabbits. A comparison of the day influence in P and M rabbits on mating incidence showed a greater effect in the P (P<0.05) while the suckling effect on ovulation performance showed an insignificant difference in the two parity groups. Ovulation rate, as assessed by ultrasound, was not influenced significantly by day or suckling in either P or M rabbits. The follicle distribution was marked by fewer large follicles and lower plasma estrogen levels were detected in suckled than in nonsuckled P and M rabbits (P<0.05). Further research is needed to elucidate these phenomena also when AI is performed.

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