Female Reproductive Anatomy, Part 1

It is very important in raising camelids, know the basic anatomy of animals for proper handling.

Vulva:

It is the part of the reproductive visble. Is a vertically oriented opening of 2.5 to 3.0 cm in length. Outer lips have well defined in the bottom end with a protuberance.

Some females predisposed to reproductive tract infections in a conformation problem. When the vulva is too tilted forward (instead of vertical) feces contaminate the vagina. This leads to infections that reduce fertility in the female.

Vagina:

The vuvla is the entrance to the vagina, a tubular organ of formal, through which enters the penis of the male while mating and breeding out at delivery. Normally the vagina is 12 to 18 cm long and 2 to 4 cm in diameter. This expanded to allow breeding output, but often difficult deliveries injure the vagina.

If there is any difficulty in penetrating the male to the female, may be due to some anatomical defect in the vagina or a problem of membrane (hymen).

Cervix:

It can be described as a tight spiral (with 2 or 3 turns) of muscle tissue. The cervical canal connects the vagina to the uterus. Is sinuous and 2 to 4 cm in length. In non-pregnant females and receptive to males, the cervix is presented penetrable, allowing the intrusion of the penis to the deposition of semen in the utero. In contrast, the cervix is closed once conception occurs, and remains closed during pregnancy. It is important to note, because if a male gets aggressive penetrate the cervix of a female submissive and pregnant, may cause an abortion. Females who have suffered serious injuries in the cervix may have difficulty getting pregnant.