anoestrous
/æˈnɛstrəs/
adjective
- Relating to or being in a period of sexual inactivity between periods of heat in female mammals.
- During the anoestrous phase, the female cat showed no interest in male cats.
- Farmers track the anoestrous period of their livestock to plan breeding schedules.
- The vet explained that the dog was anoestrous and would not be ready to mate for several months.