Follicular dynamics and its importance in embryo transfer in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)

• Main Author: J.A. SKIDMORE
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II 2018-06-01
• Series: Revue Marocaine des Sciences Agronomiques et Vétérinaires
• Subjects: Ovaries; follicular dynamics; follicular waves; ovulation; embryo transfer; dromedary camel
• Online Access: http://www.agrimaroc.org/index.php/Actes_IAVH2/article/view/599

Reproductive efficiency in camels is generally regarded to be low under natural pastural conditions and therefore understanding their ovarian dynamics and making use of assisted reproductive techniques, such as embryo transfer and artificial insemination, is paramount to improving their breeding potential. This review describes characteristics of the ovarian follicular wave pattern in camels and exogenous hormonal control of ovulation. It also summarizes the challenges involved in the transfer of fresh and frozen embryos to synchronized or ansynchrous recipients.