Haematological reference values of dromedary camels in northern Nigeria

Waziri, Ali; Hassan, Shehu Usman; Igbokwe, I.O.

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“…The difference could be associated with breed difference or stress condition. Usually, during stress or excitement, epinephrinemediated physiological leukocytosis causes both neutrophilia and lymphocytosis when there is a balance in leukocyte responses; but leukocytosis, inastressleukogram induced by glucocorticoids, is duetomatureneutrophilia and lymphopenia, and it makes the neutrophil count to increase while the lymphocyte count decreases (Waziri et al, 2019).…”

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“…features of the camels are influenced by geographical locations (Yahaya et al They are genetically diverse with varied colour phenotype within the gene pool (Abdussamad al. 2015), but breed definitions are within the camel population in the country (Waziri et al, 2019). The national camel population has been estimated to be (Bourn et al 1994) and are mostly found in They are genetically diverse with varied colour phenotype within the gene pool (Abdussamad et .…”

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Heamatological parameters of one hump camels (camelusdromedarius) in North Western Nigeria

Ibrahim¹,

Bulama²,

Bashir³

et al. 2021

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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Camels are regarded as the ship of the desert, being used for transporting humans and their goods. They are also raised for milk, meat, hides and wool. Normal haematological values are important as disease diagnostic aid as they are vital indicator of the animals’ health status. Haematological parameters of one- humped camels (Camelusdromedarius) were determined in this study. 60 one- humped camels (Camelusdromedarius) were selected in sokoto and their blood samples were analyze using standard procedures for haematological parameters. [Packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cells (RBC), haemoglobin (Hb),white blood cells (WBC), neutrophils, eosinophils, Basophils, monocyte, lymphocyte, mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH), and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC)].For all the parameters, only neutrophils and MCV values showed significant variation between sexes with male camels having higher values than females. There is variation in the range values for all the parameters between sexes except Basophils, Monocyte and Lymphocyte. Based on the results of this study, the values were similar in both sex except in neutrophils and mean corpuscular volume indicating insignificant effect of sex on most of the haematological parameters.

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Heamatological parameters of one hump camels (camelusdromedarius) in North Western Nigeria

Ibrahim¹,

Bulama²,

Bashir³

et al. 2021

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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“…A PTP level of greater than 6 g/dl is considered normal; levels between 5 and 6 g/dl are suspicious for insufficient transfer and a level less than 5 g/dl consistent with hypogammaglobulinaemia 8. Normal reference values for other haematological parameters of (adult) camels are included in table 1 9 10. Reference values for camel calves have not been published.…”

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Successful treatment of hypogammaglobulinaemia in a camel calf (Camelus dromedarius) by maternal blood transfusion

Dabiri

Agerholm²,

Garoussi

2019

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A well-functioning humoral immune response is critical for the immune function of neonatal camel calves. A two-week-old dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) calf was presented for examination. Leucocytosis and neutrophilia with a mild left shift and toxic changes were present. The plasma total protein (PTP) level was 4.32 g/dl, being consistent with failure of transfer of colostral immunoglobulins. Since commercial camel plasma was not available, whole blood (1 litre) was transferred intravenously from the dam to the calf. This was repeated three days later. The PTP had increased to 6.1 g/dl on the day after the second infusion. Blood transfusion from the dam to a calf with insufficient uptake of immunoglobulins increases the calf’s chance of survival. For veterinarians working in low-income or rural areas, blood transfusion should be considered an easy and cheap option in cases of insufficient uptake of immunoglobulins to save the life of the calf.

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Vertical transmission of Trypanosoma evansi in a dromedary camel calf that spontaneously recovered after colostrum consumption

Nasef,

Dioli,

Gupta

2023

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A weak dromedary calf with signs of prematurity was born in April of 2023 to a healthy multiparous camel with a good body condition. The calf was diagnosed strongly positive to Trypanosoma evansi by haematocrit centrifugation technique (immediately after birth). The mother at that time was asymptomatic and negative by haematocrit centrifugation technique and PCR of blood. Indirect ELISA of the calf's serum before colostrum ingestion showed negligible levels of antibodies. However, 12 hours after colostrum ingestion and without any treatment, the levels of antibodies increased significantly, which coincided with negative haematocrit centrifugation technique. This indicates a possible role of colostral antibodies in neutralising the trypanosomes in the calf's blood. Examination of the placenta showed placentitis, and PCR confirmed a positive result for Trypanosoma nucleic acid. The importance of vertical transmission in maintaining the infection in a herd is discussed, as well as the role of colostrum in decreasing calf mortalities due to trypanosomosis.

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Haematological reference values of dromedary camels in northern Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

References 26 publications

Heamatological parameters of one hump camels (camelusdromedarius) in North Western Nigeria

Heamatological parameters of one hump camels (camelusdromedarius) in North Western Nigeria

Successful treatment of hypogammaglobulinaemia in a camel calf (Camelus dromedarius) by maternal blood transfusion

Vertical transmission of Trypanosoma evansi in a dromedary camel calf that spontaneously recovered after colostrum consumption

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