Study on Prevalence of One Humped Camel Mange and Its Associated Risk Factors in Selected Kebeles of Kebribeyah District of Fafan Zone, Somali Regional State, Ethiopia.

Abstract

Camel mange is an extremely pruritic and contagious disease of camel caused by a small parasite Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli, It mostly affects the head, neck, flanks, inner side of the thighs and inguinal region of the animal. It is transmitted by direct or indirect contact, is one of the most important parasitic diseases affecting camels. Camel mange is economically important disease that hinders productivity and health of camel. Therefore, a cross sectional study was conducted between March to September 2021 to determine prevalence of camel mange mites and associated risk factors. A total of 384 animals were randomly selected and subjected to skin scrapings to recover mange from suspected lesions which was later on examined under microscope, out of the complete camels examined 116 (30.2%) camels were found positive for mange mite infestation. Only Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli was identified as the only mite species in all skin scraping samples collected from the suspected mange mite lesions. PA, sex and age showed no significant variation on mange infestation (P>0.05), while only body condition and herd size were shown statistically significant difference in prevalence of mange mites (P<0.05). This study indicates that camel populations in Kebribeyah district had large amount of mange mites which could hamper health and production status of the camels. Therefore, more emphasis should be given to improve the management system, further studies and control measures should be conducted to shrink the effect of mange mite infestation on camel husbandry.

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“…However, the result of the current finding is higher than the report of who reports the average productive life of female camel was 25 and 22.5 years for the Babilie and Kebribeyah districts, respectively. The productive life of the camel obtained in this study is longer than that of Ahmed, 20 who stated it to be 19.7, 17.9, and 18.4 years in small, medium, and large herd sizes in the Afder zone, respectively. The reproductive span of Somali female camels was between 7-30 years with average calves of 9.17±2.67.…”

Molecular detection of Coxiella spp. in ticks (Ixodidae and Argasidae) infesting domestic and wild animals: with notes on the epidemiology of tick-borne Coxiella burnetii in Asia

“…Female hosts were highly tick infested compared with the male hosts, which is consistent with previous findings (Ullah et al, 2023 ). Higher levels of progesterone and prolactin hormones in females make them susceptible to tick infestation (Anderson et al, 2013 ; Ahmed et al, 2023 ). The higher levels of progesterone and prolactin hormones may increase the susceptibility of females to tick's infections (Lloyd, 1983 ; Ahmed et al, 2023 ).…”

“…Higher levels of progesterone and prolactin hormones in females make them susceptible to tick infestation (Anderson et al, 2013 ; Ahmed et al, 2023 ). The higher levels of progesterone and prolactin hormones may increase the susceptibility of females to tick's infections (Lloyd, 1983 ; Ahmed et al, 2023 ). Additionally, in the current study, ticks were predominantly reported in summer (June–August) compared with other seasons because the warm and humid climatic conditions in the region provide a suitable environment for the development of all stages of ticks (Ali et al, 2019 , 2021 ).…”

Relationships Between Age, Breed, Body Condition Score, Lipogram and Antioxidant Parameters in Female Dromedary Camels with Reproductive Abnormalities

“…Maintaining dromedaries on a favorable nutritional plane is essential for healthy reproduction and reducing fluctuations in body condition score (BCS). Therefore, monitoring BCS can provide a more precise picture of the animal's state, enabling veterinarians to control the camel's nutritional management (Ahmed et al, 2023).…”