Title
Document Type
Fact Sheet
Series No.
684
Description
Standing heat (estrus) is the time when the cow stands to be mounted by other cows or a bull. The heat (estrous) cycle (number of days from one standing heat to the next) of the cow averages 21 days. Heat cycle length is usually consistent for an individual animal, but can vary from 17 to 24 days. The average cow will be in standing heat for about 14 hours. Some animals may stand for only 4 hours; others as long as 24 hours.
Publication Date
1978
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
South Dakota State University, Cooperative Extension, "Heat Detection" (1978). SDSU Extension Fact Sheets. 483.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_fact/483
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Comments
This item was digitized with the support from Project CERES, a collaboration between USAIN, AgNIC, and the Center for Research Libraries.