Characterization of ovulatory capacity development in the dominant follicle of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Abstract

The acquisition of ovulatory capacity in the growing dominant follicle (DF) of dromedary camels was examined in the current study. Ovulation occurred in response to hCG (1500IU) in 27.3%, 58.3% or 100% of camels with follicles of 9, 10 or 11mm diameter, respectively. A high dose of hCG (4500IU) resulted in ovulation of 77.8% and 100% of camels with follicles of 9 and 10mm, respectively. In naturally mated animals, ovulation occurred in 36.4% and 92.8% of camels with 10 and 11mm follicles, respectively.