Dromedary, or one-humped, camels Camelus dromedarius are an almost exclusively
domesticated species that are common in arid areas as both beasts of burden and …

Approximately 60% of all human pathogens and 75% of emerging infectious diseases are
zoonotic (of animal origin). Camel zoonotic diseases can be encountered in all camel …

The number of South American camelids (SACs) in England and Wales is increasing and
with this comes a risk of new and emerging infections. Although classified as livestock, these …

Camels are increasingly becoming the livestock of choice for pastoralists reeling from effects
of climate change in semi-arid and arid parts of Kenya. As the population of camels rises …

With a global population of about 35 million in 47 countries, dromedary camels play a crucial
role in the economy of many marginal, desert areas of the world where they survive under …

Abstract Information on incidences of camel (Camelus dromedarius) diseases in Jordan is
scarce. In this survey, 369 live and 156 slaughtered camels were examined in four …

In many developing countries of Asia and Africa, camels are one of the most important
sources of income for the nomadic population. With increasing urbanization, camel milk and …

In Ethiopia, camels represent a subset of major livestock resources with a population
estimated at> 2.3 million (MOI, 2005). Although the exact figures on number of animals kept …

Many pathogenic viruses infect camels, generally regarded as especially hardy livestock
because of their ability to thrive in harsh and arid conditions. Transmission of these viruses …

Camels were formerly considered resistant to most of the diseases commonly affecting
livestock, but as more research was conducted, camels were found to be susceptible to a …