Cocking of Tail – Pregnancy Diagnosis Species

Cocking of the tail is the method of pregnancy diagnosis in:

Correct Answer: She-camel

Cocking of the tail (the pregnant camel lifts and holds her tail to one side — usually the left) is a classical external sign of pregnancy used as a pregnancy diagnosis method in she-camel.

Why She-camel Shows This Sign

• In the pregnant she-camel, increased progesterone levels and structural changes cause her to cock (raise and deflect) her tail — this prevents the male from mounting.
• It is an inexpensive, non-invasive field observation method, particularly useful in camels where rectal palpation can also be used but requires skill.

Pregnancy Diagnosis Methods by Species (Summary)

• Cattle & Buffalo: Rectal palpation
• Sheep & Goat: Abdominal palpation
• She-camel: Cocking of tail (external sign) + rectal palpation ✔
• Mare: Cuboni test & A-Z test