CLINICAL STUDIES ON SARCOPTIC MANGE IN CAMEL (Camelus dromedarius) IN BANASKANTHA DISTRICT (NORTH GUJARAT)

摘要

Clinical studies were conducted in camels naturally infected with sarcoptic mange-mite. Affected camels clinically showed restlessness, emaciation, weakness and marked reduction in milk production and working capacity. Affected camels exhibited alopecia with thick, wrinkled skin over the neck, medial aspect of thigh and brisket region and oozing of serous fluid or blood. Pruritus was marked in the affected camels.