Epidemiology of Onchocerca raillettie in donkeys at Tumbool City and its influence on some serum constituents

In this study, 50 donkeys of both sexes were examined for diagnosis of onchocercosis in Tumbool city, Gezira State-Sudan. The animals were examined in Tumbool Veterinary Hospital and Tumbool‘s livestock market during September to October 2010. Out of 50 donkeys examined, 17(34%) were found positive for microfilaria in skin samples without sex influence in infection rate. whereas, a significant increase (P<0.05) among old animals was recorded. The effects of the infection on serum total proteins, albumin, glucose and Cholesterol were investigated

A survey on some dromedary camel diseases at Tumbool slaughterhouse, Gezira State, Sudan

Large sector of population in the area depend on camel meat and frequently consume raw camel meat and liver. A Four-year retrospective study (2007–2010) of camel slaughtered at Tumbool slaughterhouse in Butana area, Gazira State, was carried out to determine the prevalence of diseases encountered in slaughtered camels. A total of 8220 camels were examined anti-mortem and postmortem during the period of study. Records were analyzed at Tumbool Camel Research center (TCRC). Of these animals 2220 (27%) were males and 6000 (73%) were females out of them (30%) were pregnant. The major diseases examined at pre-mortem were recorded. Maior pathological conditions recorded included hydated cyst (19.7%), pneumonia (27.5%) and udder infections (41%), whereas, serological examination showed brucellosis (51.2%), Toxoplasmosis (44%) and trypanosomosis (3%). The results highlight on the awareness for puplic health in the areas with serious zoonatic diseases.Keywords: dromedary camel, slaughterhouse, parasitic & infectious disease