COMMON DISEASES OF CAMELS (Camelus dromedarius) IN EASTERN PROVINCE OF 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.

Keywords

• Camels
• diseases
• Saudi Arabia