Reproductive hormonal patterns and behavioural traits in the camel (Camelus dromedarius) during pregnancy, parturition, and puerperium

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the reproductive patterns and hormonal profiles during mating, pregnancy, parturition and postpartum period in female dromedary camels. This study was carried on 229 she-camels, 3-5 years of age. All animals were clinically examined and proved to be healthy and free from any diseases or reproductive disorders. Breeding of the females depended on natural services by mature healthy males during the rutting season. The behavioural reproductive patterns were observed during each period and were registered. The gestation length in she- camel was calculated in days from the day of mating till the day of delivery.