Hydrotelluric and Industrial Fluorosis Survey in the Dromedary Camel in the South of Morocco

Diacono, Emilie; Faye, Bernard; Bengoumi, Mohammed; Kessabi, M.

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“…Due to its high calcium affinity, fluorine provokes modifications of the color and orientation of teeth and the structure and texture of bones [ 161 ], but with lower severity in camels than in sheep, cattle or even humans [ 162 , 163 ]. The normal level of plasma or serum fluorine in herbivores is generally below 30 µg/100 mL, but in camels living close to phosphate rocks in Morocco, the reported values appeared to be lower (6.4 ± 0.4 µg/100 mL and 4.5 ± 0.1 µg/100 mL in two localities), although they were higher than in remote areas of the phosphate mines (4.2 ± 0.1 µg/100 mL) [ 27 ]. Higher values were reported in cases of industrial contamination, for example in Egypt, at 190 ± 30 and 125 ± 7 µg/100 mL in male and female camels, respectively, in the more contaminated herds [ 161 ].…”

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“…Faye et al [ 24 ], Faye and Bengoumi [ 23 ] and Liu et al [ 25 ] have reported several incidences of clinical mineral deficiencies in camels being underestimated because the signs of subclinical deficiencies may remain undetected for long periods. Regarding toxicity, the evidence is even rarer, although some cases of selenosis have been described [ 26 ], as well as fluorosis [ 27 ].…”

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Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

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Trace minerals play an important role in animal health and productivity. They are involved also in many physiological activities, and their deficiency causes a variety of pathological problems and metabolic defects, reducing consequently the animal productivity. The demand for animal products in semi-arid areas is rapidly increasing, and the supply is still below the required level, partially due to low animal productivity. Camels (Camelus dromedarius and Camelus bactrianus) are considered one of the main sources of healthy, high-quality meat and milk for human consumption within most of the countries in the semi-arid regions. Despite their efficient adaptation to their environment, camels can suffer from the growth retardation of newborns, low feed efficiency, anemia, poor fertility, poor reproduction and many other metabolic disorders. It is well known that trace mineral deficiencies and trace mineral toxicities can influence camels’ production and reproductive efficiency, as well as many aspects of their growth and metabolism. Evaluating the trace minerals status of camels and their variability is an obvious step toward improving camels’ productivity and health. Thus, the present article reviews the data regarding the status of trace minerals (copper, zinc, iron, selenium, manganese, cobalt, iodine, fluorine, molybdenum, sulfur, bromide and nickel) in camel blood and their physiological variability, with a focus on their deficiency and toxicity effects.

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Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

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“…Il est recherché par les consommateurs avertis, notamment pour les vertus médicinales qu'on lui prête (25), vertus à la base d'arguments commerciaux pour en obtenir une plus-value significative. Par exemple, la laiterie de Ghardaia en Algérie commercialise son lait à un prix exorbitant (720 DA/L 11 ), soit 14 fois le prix (subventionné) du lait de vache 10. Comme en Tunisie, le projet « Promotion des innovations techniques pour le développement durable des territoires sahariens » (Procamed), financé par l'Union européenne dans le cadre du programme ENPI-CBCMED.…”

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“…Il existe quelques pathologies relativement spécifiques de la zone comme la maladie du Kraft (Tunisie), liée à un déséquilibre phosphocalcique (excès de phosphore par rapport au calcium) dans les fourrages du désert, ou comme les fluoroses associées aux zones de gisements phosphatés particulièrement abondants au Maroc (10).…”

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Elevage camelin en Afrique du Nord : état des lieux et perspectives

Faye

Jaouad

Bhrawi

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Rev. Elev. Med. Vet. Pays Trop.

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L’élevage camelin en Afrique du Nord connaît un regain d’intérêt après une période de déclin qui a suivi les indépendances. Ce regain se matérialise par une remontée des effectifs nationaux, une plus grande intégration du lait de chamelle dans l’économie marchande avec l’émergence de mini-laiteries, un développement notable de la filière viande de dromadaire pour laquelle les pays du Maghreb sont des importateurs importants, et des tentatives récentes de valorisation des sous-produits comme le cuir ou la laine. Par ailleurs, les activités de loisir et de tourisme représentent également une source de revenus pour les familles d’éleveurs dans les régions les plus touristiques. Au final, en dépit d’une certaine marginalité de cet élevage, sa place dans les économies nationales est grandissante et mérite d’être soutenue.

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“…Both hydrofluorosis and industrial fluorosis (caused by chronic exposure to industrial fluoride pollution) have been extensively studied in bovine (cattle and water buffaloes), equine (horses and donkeys) and flock (sheep and goats) animals throughout the world where there is endemic of fluoridated drinking water. However, studies on chronic fluoride toxicity (fluorosis) in dromedary camels are still very limited and reported only from a few countries [33][34][35][36][37][38][39].…”

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A Brief Review of Endemic Fluorosis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus Dromedarius) and Focus on Their FluorideSusceptibility

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Chronic fluoride poisoning in the form of fluorosis in diverse species of domestic animals, viz. cattle (Bos taurus), water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis), sheep (Ovis aries), goats (Capra hircus), horses (Equus caballus), donkeys (Equus asinus), and dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) is the resultant of prolonged consumption or exposure of high fluoride through drinking water, food, and air. In general, fluorosis can be recognised by the presence of dental mottling (dental fluorosis) and bone deformities (skeletal fluorosis). In animals, skeletal fluorosis often results in reduced mobility as a result of bone damages or changes due to exostosis, osteosclerosis, osteoporosis, and osteophytosis. In addition, fluoride-induced non-skeletal disorders like gastro-intestinal disturbances, neurological disorders, reproductive dysfunctions, apoptosis, excitotoxicity, genotoxicosis, and teratogenic effects have also been observed in fluorosed domestic and experimental animals. The maximum prevalence, 19.4% and 17.9% of dental and skeletal fluorosis at >3.0 ppm fluoride concentration in drinking water has been observed in domesticated dromedary camels in India, respectively. The prevalence and severity of fluorosis varies from one fluoride endemic region to another and depends on a number of determinants or factors. However, the major determinants are fluoride concentration and its frequency and duration of exposure, rate and density of bio-accumulation of fluoride, and food nutrients. Among different species of domestic animals, camels are found to be less susceptible to fluoride or have a relatively higher fluoride tolerance. In present communication, fluorosis in camels, determinants of fluoride toxicity, and fluoride susceptibility in camels are briefly and critically reviewed. Simultaneously, research gapes have also been highlighted for further research work on chronic fluoride intoxication in diverse species of animals. This review is significant for researchers in understanding of chronic fluoride toxicity in grazers (cattle and buffalo) and browsers (equines, flocks, and camels).

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Hydrotelluric and Industrial Fluorosis Survey in the Dromedary Camel in the South of Morocco

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Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Elevage camelin en Afrique du Nord : état des lieux et perspectives

A Brief Review of Endemic Fluorosis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus Dromedarius) and Focus on Their FluorideSusceptibility

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