TY  - JOUR
T1  - Factors Affecting Cortisol Status in Camels (<I>Camelus dromedarius</I>)
AU - , Mohamed, H.E. 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 5
IS  - 4
SP  - 307
EP  - 309
PY  - 2006
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2006.307.309
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2006.307.309
KW  - Camel
KW  -cortisol
KW  -parturition
KW  -weaning
AB  - 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.
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