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During each oestrus cycle more then 15-20 eggs are usually ovulated. In sheep the situation is in the middle, some sheep breed have only one or two lamb, others 4 or 6. The basic mechanism of the oestrus cycle in pigs are very similar to other farm species. However, there are some differences that are important to know for good management of reproduction in a pig farm.
In sheep, the length of the estrus cycle ranges from 13 to 19 days and averages 17 days. The phases of the estrous cycle are proestrus, estrus, metestrus, and diestrus. Estrus is the period of time when the ewe is receptive to the ram and will stand for mating. It lasts approximately 24 to 36 hours.