Glossary: Heat strength

Term:

Heat strength

Abbreviation:
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Definition:
A subjective scale is often used for recording of heat strength. This scale could be divided in different ways and could have various numbers of classes, but the classes should be ordered in intensity. As an example, the Swedish system has a five-point scale (very weak, weak, clear signs, strong, very strong heat signs) where each point is described in more detail regarding physical signs of the vulva and mounting/being mounted.

Reference:
ICAR Guideline

Guidelines for Health Traits in Bovine

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