<em>Streptococcus agalactiae</em> infection in camels (<em>Camelus dromedarius</em>) in Kenya

Abstract

Subclinical mastitis in camels due to Streptococcus agalactiae (Lancefield type B) was studied in different camel management systems in Kenya (Somali, Pokot, ranch-camels). A presumed correlation between the S. agalactiae carrier status of the mother and performance of the calf was examined in ranch-camels. Possibilities for detection, treatment and control of S. agalactiae mastitis in camels are discussed.

Keywords

• Dromadaire
• Streptococcus agalactiae
• Méthode d'élevage
• Kenya