Early Pregnancy Detection of Iraqi Female Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Using Different Methods

Abstract

This study was undertaken to identify the most sensitive, early and accurate method for detecting pregnancy in Iraqi female dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) using three different methods (plasma progesterone concentrations, ultrasonography and rectal palpation). The experiment included 12 multiparous, non-lactating Iraqi one-humped female camels (Camelus dromedarius) of 7- 8 years old and average body weight of 450-500 kg .................