Comportamento sexual de garanhões

Abstract

The aim of this work is to make a literature review of the main types of stallion sexual behavior. To perform experiments of behavior observation, as well as sexual conduct of equines, makes easier to identify problems affecting stallion fertility. Also, they can provide information for the establishment of a proper reproductive management. This aims to improve and maintain reproductive efficiency of the herd. Stallion interacts with the sexually active female or with its feces and urine. Specific pre- and copulatory responses are commonly show by foals, like: olfactory investigation of feces and urine; flehmen; marking; to bite and to lick estrus females and their feces and urine; mount with and without erection; pelvic thrusts. With this, equine behavioral study is of great importance for breeders and who manages the horses, mainly when it comes to stallions, due to atipical, many times aggressive. It may occur in some situations; therefore, knowledge of normal behavior is fundamental.