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| == Male == | | == Male == |
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| * The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females. | | * The protrusions become more frequent with increased excitement such as the presence of other males and females. |
| * During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth. | | * During copulation the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]] ejection may be replaced by grinding of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and frothing at the mouth. |
− | ** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[Oral_Cavity_-_Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]]. | + | ** This frothing is generally attributed to increased secretion of the [[Salivary_Glands_-_Anatomy_&_Physiology#Types_of_Salivary_Glands|salivary glands]] and the frequent exteriorisation of the [[Soft_Palate|soft palate]]. |
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| ==== Marking ==== | | ==== Marking ==== |
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| * It can easily be seen dribbling down the neck of the male and has a very strong smell. | | * It can easily be seen dribbling down the neck of the male and has a very strong smell. |
| * The area corresponding to the poll glands becomes large and darkened due to this increased activity. | | * The area corresponding to the poll glands becomes large and darkened due to this increased activity. |
− | * These secretions contain androgens and [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Attractivity_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Pheromones|pheromones]] that are used to mark a territory. | + | * These secretions contain androgens and [[Attractivity Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Pheromones|pheromones]] that are used to mark a territory. |
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| ==== Female Seeking ==== | | ==== Female Seeking ==== |
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| During the breeding season males continue to seek receptive females. | | During the breeding season males continue to seek receptive females. |
− | * Sniff the perineum and flank of the females and frequently display a [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Pre-copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Flehmen_Response|flehmen response]]. | + | * Sniff the perineum and flank of the females and frequently display a [[Pre-copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Flehmen_Response|flehmen response]]. |
| * Males that roam freely with females will often chase them and force them to sit down by putting pressure on the neck, even if they are not receptive. | | * Males that roam freely with females will often chase them and force them to sit down by putting pressure on the neck, even if they are not receptive. |
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| * Seasonal breeders, with a relatively short breeding season. | | * Seasonal breeders, with a relatively short breeding season. |
− | * Outside of the breeding season mating activity ceases and the [[Camelids_%28LLamas_%26_Alpacas%29_-_Female_Anatomy_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] are inactive or only have a few, small [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]]. | + | * Outside of the breeding season mating activity ceases and the [[Camelid_Female_Anatomy_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] are inactive or only have a few, small [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]]. |
| * Breed at a time of low climatic temperature, rain and better grazing conditions. | | * Breed at a time of low climatic temperature, rain and better grazing conditions. |
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| * Plasma levels of oestradiol 17β very considerably from one month to another but there does not seem to be any association between the level of this hormone and breeding activity. | | * Plasma levels of oestradiol 17β very considerably from one month to another but there does not seem to be any association between the level of this hormone and breeding activity. |
| * Concentrations of LH are higher during the breeding season than during the non-breeding season. | | * Concentrations of LH are higher during the breeding season than during the non-breeding season. |
− | ** During the breeding season the [[Pituitary_Gland_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|pituitary gland]] is more sensitive to and releases more LH in response to Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) release from the [[Hypothalamus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|hypothalamus]]. | + | ** During the breeding season the [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology|pituitary gland]] is more sensitive to and releases more LH in response to Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) release from the [[Hypothalamus_- Anatomy & Physiology|hypothalamus]]. |
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| === Oestrous Behaviour === | | === Oestrous Behaviour === |
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− | The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs, despite the presence of a [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|mature follicle]]. Also, receptivity to the male can be displayed by females with no [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicles]] in the [[Camelids_%28LLamas_%26_Alpacas%29_-_Female_Anatomy_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] and for up to 7 days after [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] or when pregnant and progesterone levels are high. Oestrous behaviour therefore cannot be used reliably to decide the timing of breeding. | + | The proportion of females displaying strong oestrus behaviour is usually small and not all the females will show all these signs, despite the presence of a [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|mature follicle]]. Also, receptivity to the male can be displayed by females with no [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicles]] in the [[Camelid_Female_Anatomy_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovary|ovaries]] and for up to 7 days after [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] or when pregnant and progesterone levels are high. Oestrous behaviour therefore cannot be used reliably to decide the timing of breeding. |
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| * Mounting other females | | * Mounting other females |
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| * Swelling of the vulva | | * Swelling of the vulva |
| * Straddling the hind legs and urinating | | * Straddling the hind legs and urinating |
− | * [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Vaginal]] mucus discharge | + | * [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|Vaginal]] mucus discharge |
| * Receptivity to the male | | * Receptivity to the male |
| * lasts on average 4 - 6 days, but can vary from 1 - 21 days. | | * lasts on average 4 - 6 days, but can vary from 1 - 21 days. |
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| === Erection === | | === Erection === |
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− | * [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Erection_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Erection]] is only achieved after the female is mounted in a sitting position and the penis is not fully extended until after [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Intromission|intromission]] is complete. | + | * [[Erection - Anatomy & Physiology|Erection]] is only achieved after the female is mounted in a sitting position and the penis is not fully extended until after [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Intromission|intromission]] is complete. |
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| === Ejaculation === | | === Ejaculation === |
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− | * [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ejaculation|Ejaculation]] appears to occur almost throughout the entire duration of copulation. | + | * [[Copulatory Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology#Ejaculation|Ejaculation]] appears to occur almost throughout the entire duration of copulation. |
− | * Semen is deposited partly [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intra-uterine]] and partly [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intra-cervical]] or [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|vaginal]]. | + | * Semen is deposited partly [[Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology|intra-uterine]] and partly [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|intra-cervical]] or [[Vagina and Vestibule - Anatomy & Physiology|vaginal]]. |
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| == Paddock Mating == | | == Paddock Mating == |
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| ** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones. | | ** May sniff females of the herd in turn and ignore the non-receptive ones. |
| * Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female. | | * Triggered by high progesterone levels in the female. |
− | ** With a persistent [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant. | + | ** With a persistent [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]], she will continue to reject the male even if she is not pregnant. |
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| == Timing of Mating == | | == Timing of Mating == |
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| * If she is not pregnant, she will be expected to 'kush' to accept mating. | | * If she is not pregnant, she will be expected to 'kush' to accept mating. |
| * Following mating she should reject the male by running or spitting. | | * Following mating she should reject the male by running or spitting. |
− | * Unless she had an [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|immature follicle]] at mating, thus did not [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulate]], this process will happen for at least 5-6 days. | + | * Unless she had an [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|immature follicle]] at mating, thus did not [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulate]], this process will happen for at least 5-6 days. |
− | * As immature follicles mature, she may accept further mating in 2-3 days at which time [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] may occur. | + | * As immature follicles mature, she may accept further mating in 2-3 days at which time [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] may occur. |
− | * If the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] present at the time of mating was too mature, it will not have [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulated]] but will still have undergone [[The_Ovary_-_Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|luteinization]]. | + | * If the [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] present at the time of mating was too mature, it will not have [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulated]] but will still have undergone [[Corpus_Luteum_Formation_-_Anatomy & Physiology|luteinization]]. |
− | * If [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] took place, the normal progesterone-dominated luteal phase of 10-12 days follows. | + | * If [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] took place, the normal progesterone-dominated luteal phase of 10-12 days follows. |
| * If there is no pregnancy, then a new follicular wave proceeds and the female becomes receptive again under the influence of oestrogen. | | * If there is no pregnancy, then a new follicular wave proceeds and the female becomes receptive again under the influence of oestrogen. |
| * Tease the female 3-6 days after a mating. | | * Tease the female 3-6 days after a mating. |
− | * If she rejects, tease again at 10-12 days after the original mating in case there was [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulation]] but no pregnancy. | + | * If she rejects, tease again at 10-12 days after the original mating in case there was [[Ovulation - Anatomy & Physiology|ovulation]] but no pregnancy. |
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| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |