Hormonal Profiles in the Serum and Follicular Fluid of Female Camel (Camelus dromedarius) During the Peak and the Low Breeding Season
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Received: Revised: Accepted: May 16, 2011 June 28, 2011 July 10, 2011
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(Camelus dromedarius) during seasonal anoestrus
The one-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) is a seasonal breeder with a relatively short breeding period, when increased ovarian activity is exhibited (Shalash, 1965,1980; Nawito, Shalash, Hoppe ¿St Rakha, 1967 ; Novoa, 1970). In Israel, the normal breeding season occurs from December to early April. Female camels come into heat during this period and exhibit mainly follicular activity; there i...
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