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Camelid Breeding Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Ovulation ==
== Ovulation ==
* Triggered as a result of hormones released by the act of copulation.
* Triggered as a result of hormones released by the act of [[Reproductive_Behaviour_-_Copulatory_Behaviour_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|copulation]].
* Occurs 24-48 hours after mating.
* Occurs 24-48 hours after mating.
* Will only occur if the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] is sufficiently mature, yet not so mature that it has lost the ability to [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulate]].
* Will only occur if the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] is sufficiently mature, yet not so mature that it has lost the ability to [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|ovulate]].
* Sperm ejaculated into the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterine horns]] are protected inside a gelatinous plug until [[Fertilisation%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Fertilisation-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|fertilization]].
* Sperm ejaculated into the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterine horns]] are protected inside a gelatinous plug until [[Fertilisation%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Fertilisation-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|fertilization]].
** The plug gradually liquifies.
** The plug gradually liquifies.