Investigations on Reproductive Performance of the Female Camel (AL-NAGA)* ‘ Camelus dromedarius' III. In Vivo Investigations of Ovarian Activity in the Female Camel

Abstract

Ovarian activity was examined using peritoneal cannulation in seven estrous cycles of four female camels. Length of estrous cycle and period of estrus averaged 27.6 + .48 and 6.45+ .43 days, respectively. Estrous was characterized by a dominant follicular phase in the absence of luteal phase. Growth and regression of follicles were continuous and alternating between the two ovaries throughout the estrous cycle. Ovulation determined to be induced and may require induction through coitus. Mechanical cervical stimulation failed to induce ovulation in three out of four females.