Fluctuations of testosterone and cortisol levels in male dromedary camels in response to behavioral and management situations

Bassam A. Alhawas; Mohamad Abdulmohsen; Mohammed A. Abdelghani; Faisal Almathen; Ahmed I. El Sheikh; Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem

doi:10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i1.10

Open Veterinary Journal (Jan 2024)

Fluctuations of testosterone and cortisol levels in male dromedary camels in response to behavioral and management situations

Bassam A. Alhawas,
Mohamad Abdulmohsen,
Mohammed A. Abdelghani,
Faisal Almathen,
Ahmed I. El Sheikh,
Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem

Affiliations

Bassam A. Alhawas: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Mohamad Abdulmohsen: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Abdelghani: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Faisal Almathen: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed I. El Sheikh: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Sherief M. Abdel-Raheem: Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 400, Hofuf 31982, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i1.10
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. (1) (Zagazig Veterinary Conference)
pp. 108 – 115

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Background: Biostimulation is a management practice that improves the reproductive parameters, potentiates the desire, and improves the reproductive efficiency during the short breeding season in camels. Aim: This study aims to investigate the concurrent changes in hormonal profiles in response to management and behavioral situations on camel farms in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 10 male and 50 female camels were used in this study. The hormonal profile of male camels was evaluated weekly starting from December to August. Results: The results show that both serum testosterone and cortisol levels increased (P < 0.01) from December to March compared to April to August. A strong negative correlation was observed between testosterone levels and temperature (r = -0.81, P [Open Vet J 2024; 14(1.000): 108 -115]

Published in Open Veterinary Journal

ISSN: 2226-4485 (Print); 2218-6050 (Online)
Publisher: Tripoli University
Country of publisher: Libya
LCC subjects: Science: Zoology
Website: http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com

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