Prediction of Parturition in Ferrets Using Ultrasonographic Fetal Measurements

The gestation period in ferrets lasts 42 days (range 38–42). Numerous cases of maternal and paternal cannibalism have been reported, so it is important for breeders to know the exact date of parturition in order to separate the mother from the other ferrets in the herd. Fetal ultrasonographic biomet...

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Main Authors: Giorgia Pettina, Fabrizia Samiani, Viola Zappone, Marco Quartuccio, Maria Carmela Pisu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/23/3707