Fluctuations of testosterone and cortisol levels in male dromedary camels in response to behavioral and management situations
| Autor: | Bassam A. Alhawas, Mohamad Abdulmohsen, Mohammed A. Abdelghani, Faisal Almathen, Ahmed I. El Sheikh, Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2024 |
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| Zdroj: | Open Veterinary Journal, Vol 14, Iss (1) (Zagazig Veterinary Conference), Pp 108-115 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2226-4485 2218-6050 |
| DOI: | 10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i1.10 |
| Popis: | Background: Biostimulation is a management practice that improves the reproductive parameters, potentiates the desire, and improves the reproductive efficiency during the short breeding season in camels. Aim: This study aims to investigate the concurrent changes in hormonal profiles in response to management and behavioral situations on camel farms in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 10 male and 50 female camels were used in this study. The hormonal profile of male camels was evaluated weekly starting from December to August. Results: The results show that both serum testosterone and cortisol levels increased (P < 0.01) from December to March compared to April to August. A strong negative correlation was observed between testosterone levels and temperature (r = -0.81, P [Open Vet J 2024; 14(1.000): 108 -115] |
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