340 Scientific Journal of Review (2013) 2(12) 340-347 ISSN 2322-2433 doi: 10.14196/sjr.v2i12.1093 An over view on the anatomy and physiology of male one humped camel (Camelus Dromedarius) reproductive system A. Bello a, *, M.A. Umaru b a Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. b Department of Veterinary Pathology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. * Corresponding author; Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. A R T I C L E I N F O Article history: Received 09 December 2013 Accepted 24 December 2013 Available online 31 December 2013 Keywords: Anatomy Physiology Camel Male Reproductive system A B S T R A C T Available literature on the Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system of dromedary camel in Nigeria is observed to assess the current performance and productive potential of this species. The origins, distribution and classification of camel breeds are briefly discussed. The reproductive anatomy and physiology is described, and is followed by an account of breeding behaviour and performance, with special attention to fertility. A brief account on the biometry, gross anatomy,histology, morphometry and physiology in relation to reproductive performance of the one humped camel is discuss. The camel's ability to produce milk and meat is assessed in detail, together with its suitability for transport and other purposes, such as ploughing, milling and the production of hides and skins. Management and socio- economic factors are also briefly discussed. Finally, the information presented is summarized to served as an aid in teaching and as a base-line to farmers in inproving the standard of the West African specie. There is need for future research on the above mention specie in reproduction and husbandry in Nigeria. Contents lists available at Sjournals Journal homepage: www.Sjournals.com Review article