The pioneering work has led to many important breakthroughs

Since its inception in 1989, the staff at the Camel Reproduction Centre have made many important breakthroughs in the field of camelid reproductive science which has contributed greatly to improving the reproductive efficiency of this species.

EXAMPLES INCLUDE:

The birth of the World’s first ‘Camas’ – hybrids between New and Old World camelids

Splitting of early embryos to produce twins

Sexing of early camel embryos

Investigating methods for the deep freezing of embryos and semen

The development of embryo transfer techniques to produce several calves from one donor camel per season

The development of methods for collection and insemination of fresh semen

Factors controlling the maternal recognition of pregnancy

An accurate description of implantation and placental development during the first 60 days of gestation

The use of ultrasound scanning to detect and monitor pregnancies at an early stage of gestation

The development and practical application of a range of hormone treatments used to control the camel’s ovarian cycle for efficient breeding management