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PARTURIENT UDDER OEDEMA IN A DROMEDARY CAMEL (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS)

S. A. Muhammad, A. A. Farooq, M. S. Akhtar and C. S. Hayat1

Department of Clinical Sciences, 1Department of Bio- Sciences and Pathobiology, Gomal College of Veterinary Sciences, Gomal University, D.I. Khan, Pakistan

Abstract

    A 10 year old female dromedary camel was examined two days after parturition for the treatment ofudder swelling that started developing two days before parturition. The animal had normal bodytemperature. The swelling was soft and cold and involved udder only, while no teats were involved. Amarked decrease in blood haemoglobin level was noted. The animals responded to treatment and recovedwithin three days.

Key words: Udder, oedema, dromedary camel.

 
   

ISSN 0253-8318 (Print)
ISSN 2074-7764 (Online)



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