Camel is an induced ovulator and needs mating stimulus for ovulation. Mechanical stimulation of oervix is not effective in causing ovulaticn. Insemination of seminal plasma can eause ovulation indicating the presence of some ovulation inducing factorin it. The nature of the ovulation inducing factor was found similar to GnRH. The relation of ovulation with reproductive hormones is described. The pre-ovulatory peak of LH and the post ovulatory peak of progesterone seem to be the important indicatorsof ovulation. The information kas important bearing on artificial insemination in camel.
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