Growth and Breeding Biology of Female Indian Gerbil (Tatera Indica): Reproductive, Biochemical and Histological Evaluation

Abstract

Average duration of pro-estrous, estrous, met-estrous and di-estrous stages in one oestrous cycle of female Indian gerbil, Tatera indica was found 0.61, 0.38, 0.62 and 1.37 days, respectively with total average duration of one cycle to be 2.99 days. Pairing of cyclic female gerbils with mature males resulted in 88% breeding success within gestation period of 21-24 days. Post-partum estrous was observed immediately after parturition in females not separated from males. Observations on onset of sexual maturity in female pups of seven different age groups (30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 105 and 120 days old) revealed significant increase in body weight and weights of ovary and uterus, plasma level of estradiol and activity of 3â-HSD in ovarian tissue with increasing age. Sexual maturity in female T. indica was attained at age of 3-4 months. It is therefore suggested to apply control measures before they reproduce and cause damage to crops.

Feeding and Reproductive Ecology of Rodents: A Review

“…Under laboratory conditions, the breeding had a success rate of 88% within gestation period of 21-24 days. The females attained sexual maturity at 3-4 months (Sandhu and Singla, 2020).…”

Reproductive Biology and Population Dynamics of Indian Gerbil Rat Tatera indica in Wheat Crop

“…For effective control of rodents in crop fields, the rodent control operations should be done before the initiation of their breeding activities. Sandhu and Singla (2020) suggested for applying rodent control measures before they reproduce and damage the crop. The present study assesses the population trend and reproductive status of T. indica at different growth stages of wheat crop so that control operations could be done before the peak breeding activity.…”