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Open Vet J. 2024; 14(1): 108 -115


Fluctuations of testosterone and cortisol levels in male dromedary camels in response to behavioral and management situations

Bassam A. Alhawas, Mohamad Abdulmohsen, Mohammed A. Abdelghani, Faisal Almathen, Ahmed I. El Sheikh, Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem.




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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

Key words: Camel, Cortisol, Testosterone, Dominant, Submissive






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