Reproductive endocrinology of llamas and alpacas.
The physiology of reproduction with emphasis in endocrinology of llamas and alpacas is addressed. Basic concepts of ovarian follicular dynamics, endocrine events associated with induction of ovulation, corpus luteum formation, pregnancy, parturition, postpartum interval, puberty, and sexual behavior on the female are reviewed. Pathologic conditions of the reproductive process are also reviewed.
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Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, and Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, Davis.
D000818:Animals; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000502:physiology*; D003307:Copulation; D003338:Corpus Luteum / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000662:veterinary; D007743:Labor, Obstetric / Q000502:physiology; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000502:physiology; D010053:Ovary / Q000502:physiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011270:Pregnancy, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*; D012726:Sexual Behavior, Animal; D012741:Sexual Maturation