Aim: To know the Haemato-Biochemical values
of camels infested with Trypanosomiasis.
Materials and Methods: A herd of 13 camels
showing signs of inappetance, lethargy, going down
in condition, urticarial swellings, oedema of pads
and occasional shivering were examined. Blood
samples were collected to screen for the
trypanosomes and to record hemato-biochemical
alterations. Treatment of both group I and group
II was undertaken.
Results: Nine camels
were positive for Trypanosomes recording an
incidence of 69.23%. A significant (P<0.01)
increase in temperature and decrease in TEC was
observed, while a significant (P<0.05) increase in
TLC, neutrophils and eosinophils and significant
(P<0.05) decrease in lymphocytes was noted in
positive blood samples. Significant (P<0.05)
decrease in blood glucose levels was recorded and
one camel died due to hypoglycemic encephalopathy.
Trypanosomiasis was treated successfully with
Quinapyramine salts.
Keywords: Biochemical,
Camels, Hematological, Incidence, Therapy,
Trypanosomiasis
