The State of Health in Somali and Borana Camel Herds ,~ in Moyale District, Kenya
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Date
2002Author
Noor, L.M.
Wahome, R.G.
Wakhungu, J.W.
Wanyoike, Margaret, M.
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A survey was conducted to identify the common camel
diseases, drug availability, treatments applied as well as
measures employed to control spread of diseases in the
Somali and Borana camel herds in Moyale district. Trypanosomiasis,
wry neck syndrome, swollen glands,
abscessation and respiratory system infections were identified
as major health problems in adult camels while diarrhoea,
camel pox, contagious skin necrosis and mange were
the major calf health problems. 85% of herders had difficulties
accessing conventional veterinary drugs/services.
15% use only traditional treatment while 45% combine
modem and traditional methods. 80% isolate sick camels
from the healthy ones. Deworming is rarely done. Tick
control is through hand-picking and change of pasture
among other traditional methods. Some herders (15%) use
acaricide. The results indicate need for research in certain
conditions that afflict camels in Northern Kenya.
Citation
The Kenya Veterinarian Vol 23 (2002)Publisher
Department of Animal production, University of Nairobi
Description
Journal article