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Camelid Breeding Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Triggered as a result of hormones released by the act of copulation.
* Triggered as a result of hormones released by the act of copulation.
* Occurs 24-48 hours after mating.
* Occurs 24-48 hours after mating.
* Will only occur if the follicle is sufficiently mature, yet not so mature that it has lost the ability to 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 ovulate.
* Sperm ejaculated into the uterine horns are protected inside a gelatinous plug until fertilization.
* Sperm ejaculated into the uterine horns are protected inside a gelatinous plug until fertilization.
** The plug gradually liquifies.
** The plug gradually liquifies.