PAKISTAN VETERINARY JOURNAL

Pak Vet J, 2000, 20(2): 97-99

COMMON DISEASES OF CAMELS (CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS) IN EASTERN PROVINCE OF SAUDI ARABIA

A.A. Bakhsh Alhendi

Department of Clinical Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Resources, King Faisal University, P.O. Box 1757, AI-Ahs 31982, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Various diseases of camel have been documented during the period 1987-1995. The sequence of incidence according to abundency were found as follows: parasitic diseases (38.0%), digestive diseases (27.6%), skin infection (13.1%), respiratory diseases (12.8%), metabolic disorders (7.5%) and mastitis (4.0%). Factors, which might contribute to the occurrence of these diseases, were discussed.

Key words: Camels, diseases, Saudi Arabia.

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

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