Cellular and Biochemical Blood Profile in Camels Suffering from Dubduba Syndrome

(Abdulaziz Mohammed Evacuee, Naeem Ahmad, c. Al-Ghamdi, a. Swailem, a. Yemeni, O.m. Shehata)

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Abstract

In order to investigate the possible correlation between the cellular and biochemical blood profiles and possible cause of Dubduba syndrome (DS), blood samples were taken from 16 camels suffered from DS and from 20 random apparently healthy. Blood samples were examined for total erythrocyte count (RBCs), packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (HB) and total leucocytes count (WBCs). Meanwhile, serum was analyzed for determination of total protein, albumin, globulin, vitamin B12, calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and phosphorus (P). The results revealed that camels suffered from DS showed significant increase in WBCs counts (P < 0.05) and significant decrease in magnesium level (P < 0.01) compared to the DS-free camels. However, no significant differences were observed in the other examined elements. it could be concluded that, so far, DS had no significant effects on blood cellular and chemical profile of camels. Key Words: Dubduba syndrome, DS, Camel, nervous signs, blood profile.
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