Environmental and neuroendocrine control of breeding activity in the dromedary camel

Environmental and neuroendocrine control of breeding activity in the dromedary camel

The dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), a well-adapted desert mammal, is a seasonal breeder whose sexual activity occurs during the winter and spring. These periods coincide with food resources and climate conditions are favorable for offspring’s survival. The mechanisms involved in the control o...

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Main Authors: H. AINANI, M.R. ACHAÂBAN, , A. TIBARY, P. PÉVET, V. SIMONNEAUX, K. EL ALLALI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II 2018-06-01
Series:Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires
Subjects:
Dromedary camel
seasonal breeding
rainfall
photoperiod
ambient temperature
food availability
Kisspeptin
RFRP
Online Access:http://www.agrimaroc.org/index.php/Actes_IAVH2/article/view/595

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