Incidence, biochemical and haematological alterations induced by natural trypanosomosis in racing dromedary camels

In this study 10.67% incidence of trypanosomosis was observed in 150 racing camels by Suratex (latex agglutination). A significant decrease (P < 0.05) in RBC, Hb, PCV and lymphocyte was observed, while a significant (P < 0.05) increase in WBC and neutrophils was noted in trypanosomosis positive samples. The blood chemistry parameters indicated that there was significant (P < 0.05) decrease in iron and albumin, but no significant alteration was observed in alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), asparate aminotransferase (AST), gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT), lactic dehydrogenase (LDH), urea, total protein, calcium, creatinine, phosphorous and magnesium.