6 Solutions to Overcome a Doe Not in Heat!

Unraveling the Mystery of Anestrus in Does: Six Effective Solutions

One: The Arousal Massage Technique

Owners can initiate this method by gently lifting the doe's tail with one hand and then using the other to swiftly yet gently tap the area around her vulva. This simulates the mating experience, typically for about 12 minutes. If the doe raises her hindquarters, it signifies successful stimulation. At this point, simply placing her in the boar's cage should do the trick.

Two: The Weaning Stimulus

The lactation period can suppress estrus in does, which is why timely weaning of kits is crucial. When it's time to wean the kits, it's essential for owners to act promptly. For kits that are still weak and require milk, they can be fostered. Generally, does will show signs of estrus within a week of weaning, making it as simple as placing her in a boar's cage to encourage mating.

Three: The Haircut Stimulus

Long hair can interfere with a doe's normal estrus cycle. Therefore, if a doe has particularly long hair, especially in longhaired breeds, it's advisable to trim her fur 35 days before breeding. After a haircut, you'll often notice an immediate increase in estrus, with a mating success rate of 75%80%.

Four: The Carrot Charm

Not many are aware that carrots can also be a great aphrodisiac for does. Owners can chop carrots into small pieces and mix them into the roughage, feeding the doe 2 times a day, about 50100g each time. Typically, after two days of this regimen, the doe should show signs of estrus.

Five: Hormonal Stimulation

① Injection of folliclestimulating hormone (FSH) can boost estrus. A muscle injection of 0.6mg, twice daily for two days, can achieve a stimulation efficiency of over 90%.

② The use of chorionic gonadotropin to stimulate the doe's secretion of sex hormones can effectively trigger estrus. A single injection of 400,000 to 600,000 international units is sufficient.

③ Pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) can also be used for stimulation. A dose of 400,000 to 600,000 international units, injected twice over two days, can raise the estrus rate to over 95%.

Six: Traditional and Western Medication for Stimulation

① Applying 2% iodine tincture to the doe's vulva can effectively stimulate estrus, with an efficiency of over 80%.

② Daily oral administration of 1 to 2 vitamin E tablets for 3 to 5 days can induce estrus, with an efficiency of over 90%.

③ Internal administration of 10g of the traditional Chinese herb Epimedium sagittatum, given twice daily for three days, can achieve a success rate of up to 95%.

These are the six methods shared by Oxygen Pet Doctor for stimulating estrus in does. For more information on rabbit estrus, be sure to follow Oxygen Pet Doctor.