Abstract
Genital histomorphometrical evaluation and survey on reproductive traits of male camel (Camelus dromedarius) in relation to the pubertal age under extreme arid conditions
Highlights
The dromedary camel population in Algeria had been multiplied by 2.06 between 1961 and 2018, reaching 381.882 heads (FAOSTAT, 2018)
The aim of the present study is to provide a histofunctional analysis of camel testes and epididymis in order to bring critical discussion of the reproductive traits according to the different pubertal stages under extreme arid conditions
Male camel reproductive traits Data about reproductive activity of 20 bull camels belonging to 14 pastoral camel herds were collected through livestock visit investigation and participatory appraisal using "Progeny History Testing" (PHT) as described by Keskes et al (2013)
Summary
The dromedary camel population in Algeria had been multiplied by 2.06 between 1961 and 2018, reaching 381.882 heads (FAOSTAT, 2018). Genital organs express a tissue and cellular remodeling which characterize the histo-functional evolution These changes are determinant of the breeding ability and fertility, it could be important to characterize normal testicular evolutionary aspects in offspring and to evaluate degenerating aspects of such important organs. The aim of the present study is to provide a histofunctional analysis of camel testes and epididymis in order to bring critical discussion of the reproductive traits according to the different pubertal stages under extreme arid conditions. This would provide a basic data needed for a more rational management of camel bulls within camel herds
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