Investigation of internal and external parasites of the camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria

• Autorzy: Khelifi-Ouchene N.A. , Ouchene N. , Dahmani A. , Kaaboub E.A. , Ouchetati I. , Haif A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Parasitic diseases are one of the dominant pathological entities with significant consequences on camel productivity. This survey was carried out to determine the prevalence of camel infection with internal and external parasites in two regions in southern Algeria, between January and December 2015. The investigation of external parasites was carried out in Oued Souf and concerned 406 camels. For internal parasites, two studies were conducted; the first was realized at the slaughterhouse in the Ouargla and concerned 273 camels and the second study was realized in Oued Souf region which aimed to search for digestive parasites; therefore, 64 samples of camel faeces were taken. The results showed that 232/406 (57.14%), 114/406 (28%) and 67/406 (16.5%) camels were infested with ticks, scabies and ringworms, respectively. Camels were significantly more infested with ticks than scabies and ringworms (p<0.001). The identification of ticks revealed Hyalomma dromedarii (83.98%), Hyalomma impeltatum (10.58%), Amblyomma variegatum (5.12%) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (0.32%). Camels were more infested with H. dromedarii (p<0.001). For internal parasites, 22/64 (34.37%) camels were found infected with digestive strongyles of which 8/64 (12.5%) were infected with Nematodirus sp. At the Ouargla slaughterhouse, 23/273 (8.42%) camels were revealed infected with hydatid cyst. Camels appear to be highly parasitized in Algeria and its cohabitation with other animal species increases the risk of its contamination. Therefore, it is important to take into consideration the parasitism of the camel in Algeria and appropriate control measures are recommended in order to improve camel productivity.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annals of Parasitology
• Rocznik: 2020
• Tom: 66
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.331-337,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Khelifi-Ouchene N.A.

• Veterinary Sciences Institute, Laboratory LBRA, Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1, BP 270, Blida 09000, Algeria

autor

Ouchene N.

• Veterinary Sciences Institute, Laboratory LBRA, Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1, BP 270, Blida 09000, Algeria

autor

Dahmani A.

• Veterinary Sciences Institute, Laboratory LBRA, Saad Dahlab University of Blida 1, BP 270, Blida 09000, Algeria

autor

Kaaboub E.A.

• Normal Superior School of Technological Education, University of Skikda, BP 26, Skikda 21000, Algeria
• Department of Natural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Yahia Fares of Medea University, Medea 26000, Algeria

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Ouchetati I.

• Normal Superior School of Technological Education, University of Skikda, BP 26, Skikda 21000, Algeria

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Haif A.

• Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, University El Tarf, BP 73, El Tarf 36000, Algeria

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17420/ap6603.271