The oestrus cycle of goat is
A. 21 days
B. 20 days
C. 16 days
D. 25 days
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The oestrus cycle of goat is 21 days.In goats, the length of the estrous cycle is an average of 21 days but can vary between 18 and 24 days.
Average duration of estrus is 36 hours. However, the oestrus stage may last 12 to 48 hours, depending on breeds and environmental factors, such as the presence of a buck and the season.
This cycle is characterized by four periods that are estrus, metestrus, diestrus, and proestrus. The oestrus or heat phase lasts 12 - 48 hours.

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