@article{MAKHILLJAVA200654545,
    title = {Factors Affecting Cortisol Status in Camels (<I>Camelus dromedarius</I>)},
    journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances},
    volume = {5},
    number = {4},
    pages = {307-309},
    year = {2006},
    issn = {1680-5593},
    doi = {javaa.2006.307.309},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2006.307.309},
    author = {Mohamed and},
    keywords = {Camel,cortisol,parturition,weaning},
    abstract = {The objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the concentrations of cortisol in peripheral circulation around parturition and weaning in camels (<I>Camelus dromedarius</I>).  Ten pregnant Arabi camels, of a mean age of 8.5 years and at 12 months of pregnancy were kept into shaded areas throughout the experimental period (45 days).  Sampling intervals were 1 week before parturition, parturition, 1, 3, and 5 days post parturition.  No effect of sex on cortisol plasma level was observed.  Cortisol level was 121.6±5.4 at day of parturition, and then decreased to 30.1±1.9 and 21.9±1.0ng/ml at day 3 and 5 post parturition, respectively.  Cortisol serum level was 37.1±1.4 ng/ml one day before weaning and then increased to 48.0±1.5 and 69.5±1.9 ng/ml at weaning and 3<SUP>rd</SUP> day after weaning, respectively. The study revealed that following weaning and around parturition, cortisol status increased, which is regarded as an adaptive measure to harsh desert conditions.}
    }