Determining the pregnancy status of feral camels

A group of camels stands in an outdoor enclosure, spotlighting their agricultural value. The cover bears the title "Determining the pregnancy status of feral camels" with the AgriFutures Emerging Industries logo at the bottom.
  • 66 pages

  • Published: 29 Sep 2020

  • Author(s): Andrew Padula, Margie Bale

  • ISBN: 978-1-76053-124-9

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This project describes the development and validation of a simple blood test for pregnancy detection in camels that can be performed safely, efficiently, and reliably at the point of capture. A simple method for obtaining blood from the jugular or facial vein of a camel and then analysing the serum or plasma for progesterone levels using a portable immunoassay analyser (miniVIDAS®) is described. This method both improves handler safety and the accuracy of pregnancy detection in camels.