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Sarcoptic mange of camel in upper Egypt: Prevalence, risk assessment, and control measures

Research Abstract
This study was designed to reveal out the prevalence of Sarcoptic mite infestation and the risk factors associated with occurrence of mange in one-humped camels (Camulus dromedarius) at smallholder farms in Upper Egypt, and to develop an applicable therapeutical protocol for the Sarcoptic mange infested camels. A total of 660 one-humped camels were randomly selected from different villages of Assiut, Upper Egypt. The animals were undergone clinical and parasitological examinations. Skin scrapings revealed that Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli mite was present in 6.06% (n=40/660) camels of the area. Statistical analysis of some ecological parameters showed that there was significant relationship (P0.05) between mite infestation in camels and season, housing management, and use of acaricides. On the other hand, age and sex did not significantly affect the prevalence of the disease. Topical application of moxidectin at 0.5 mg/kg bwt or subcutaneous administration of doramectin at 200μg/kg bwt, along with treatment of animal environment was found to be the best protocol for the eradication and prevention of Sarcoptic mange in camel. The findings of this study indicate that Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli is the preeminent agent of mange infestation in one-humped camel in Upper Egypt. Use of acaricides for the treatment of affected camels, along with spraying the animal environment by insecticides is a effective protocol not only for controlling mange in camels but also for prevention of re-infestation from the animal environment.
Research Authors
Saber Kotb and Ahmed Abdel-Rady
Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of Advanced of Veterinary Animal Research,
Research Member
Research Pages
410-417
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
2, 4
Research Website
NULL
Research Year
2015

Sarcoptic mange of camel in upper Egypt: Prevalence, risk assessment, and control measures

Research Abstract
This study was designed to reveal out the prevalence of Sarcoptic mite infestation and the risk factors associated with occurrence of mange in one-humped camels (Camulus dromedarius) at smallholder farms in Upper Egypt, and to develop an applicable therapeutical protocol for the Sarcoptic mange infested camels. A total of 660 one-humped camels were randomly selected from different villages of Assiut, Upper Egypt. The animals were undergone clinical and parasitological examinations. Skin scrapings revealed that Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli mite was present in 6.06% (n=40/660) camels of the area. Statistical analysis of some ecological parameters showed that there was significant relationship (P0.05) between mite infestation in camels and season, housing management, and use of acaricides. On the other hand, age and sex did not significantly affect the prevalence of the disease. Topical application of moxidectin at 0.5 mg/kg bwt or subcutaneous administration of doramectin at 200μg/kg bwt, along with treatment of animal environment was found to be the best protocol for the eradication and prevention of Sarcoptic mange in camel. The findings of this study indicate that Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli is the preeminent agent of mange infestation in one-humped camel in Upper Egypt. Use of acaricides for the treatment of affected camels, along with spraying the animal environment by insecticides is a effective protocol not only for controlling mange in camels but also for prevention of re-infestation from the animal environment.
Research Authors
Saber Kotb and Ahmed Abdel-Rady
Research Journal
Journal of Advanced of Veterinary Animal Research,
Research Pages
410-417
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
2, 4
Research Website
NULL
Research Year
2015

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON PARASITIC INFESTATIONS IN
CAMELS (CAMELUS DROMEDARIES) IN EGYPT

Research Abstract
The prevalence of parasitic infestations was studied in camels. A total of 460 camels of different age,sex and localities were examined. Collected fecal samples were subjected to sedimentation and floatation techniques and then examined for detection parasitic eggs. Fecal examination revealed that 26.9% of the camels parasitic eggs in their feces. Different types of parasites eggs prevalence were Strongylus sp. 8.2%, Trichostrongylus sp. 6.7%, Trichuris sp. 4.7%, and mixed infections with parasites were recorded in 7.1 %. In these results recorded hard ticks infestation in camels 28.6%. Sarcoptics cabei var cameli (mange-mite) infested camels are 12.1%. Moreover, blood smears from jugular vein revealed that camels are infestation by blood parasites as Trypanosoma evansi is 9.5%.The prevalence of parasitic infestation as internal and external observed in the present study was suggests that parasites are more common in the farms or herds camels that examined and may be leads to economic camel production losses, so the treatment of infested camels with a specific and effective drugs as the following ivermectin for external and internal parasites and cymelarsan against trypanosomiasis, are needed to control spreading of parasitic infestation and also prevent the losses of camels.
Research Authors
Ahmed Abdel-Rady
Research Department
Research Journal
European Journal of Environmental Ecology
Research Member
Research Pages
NULL
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
NULL
Research Website
NULL
Research Year
2014

Clinical and Pathological Study of Theileriosis in Cattle and Buffaloes in AL-GHANIEM Region, Assiut Governorate, Upper-Egypt.

Research Abstract
A detailed Clinico-pathological profile of clinically diseased cattle and buffaloes with Theileriosis located in AlGhaniem region, Assiut Governorate, was aimed. Theileria annulata was confirmed by the presence of T. annulata piroplasms in blood smears and/or lymph smears followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). During the period of investigation (April 2015 to August 2018), out of the clinically inspected cattle (n= 300) and buffaloes (n= 100), 80 (26.67%) and 15 (15 %) cases were clinically suspected to have Theileriosis, respectively. The positive cases were molecularly identified (PCR). The general observed signs were anorexia, fever, swelling of superficial lymph nodes. Ocular lesions were white cloudiness were more obvious in the center of cornea rather than the borders (yellowish colored corneoscleral opacity surrounded by hyperemic band). A watery discharge from the eyes. Serous ocular discharge (watery lacrimation) was remarkable, however in severe cases the ocular discharges was accumulated in the medial canthus. Some newly born calves of less than one month exposed to ocular symptoms mainly protruding of eye ball with ictric conjunctiva. The clinical examination of conjunctivae of the clinically suspected cases with Theileriosis indicated that icteric appearance of conjunctivae in some cases. Three cases showed petechiated conjunctivae. In our study some animals showed up--word visible bulging of temporal fossa. Visible protrusion of hemorrhagic conjunctiva with apparently exophthalmia (ocular edema) were observed. Bloody diarrhea and tarry like diarrhea, change in feeding behavior or habit like depraved appetite by eating mud ,soil were noticed. On the other side, the most prominent necropsy features the recently succumbed animals: Gross changes in various organs including heart lungs, trachea, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys superficial lymph nodes, mesenteric lymph nodes, small and large intestine. All mucous membranes and conjunctivae, peritoneum and abdominal fatty tissues were icteric. On external observation. Jaundice, petechial hemorrhages involving mucosal and serosal surfaces of many organs as well as body fat. In the thoracic cavity, the most prominent autopsy findings were obviously extra edematous swelling of all lobes of the lung, hydrothorax and the lung was distended, discolored, solid in texture, and filled with exudate by palpation, The liver was friable, yellowish, and larger than normal, with the gall bladder being markedly distended with dark olive-green or brownish green bile. The abomasum was the most severely affected organ in the alimentary canal, it contains numerous ulcers about 3 mm. in diameter .a few linear ulcers were present on the leaves. There were prominent hemorrhagic ulcers and petechial hemorrhages were seen in the abomasum of the most cases. There were remarkable enlargement of spleen (splenomegaly) were also recorded. The kidneys were congested or dark brown in color and their perirenal fat were yellowish in color. The heart had petechial and hemorrhages on the outer and inner surface of the auricles.
Research Authors
Ahmed M.A. Zaitoun, Ahmed Abdel-Rady, Amira Alhousary and Micheal R.A. Maximous
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal,
Research Pages
19-30
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
65, 163
Research Website
Assiut University
Research Year
2019

Clinical and Pathological Study of Theileriosis in Cattle and Buffaloes in AL-GHANIEM Region, Assiut Governorate, Upper-Egypt.

Research Abstract
A detailed Clinico-pathological profile of clinically diseased cattle and buffaloes with Theileriosis located in AlGhaniem region, Assiut Governorate, was aimed. Theileria annulata was confirmed by the presence of T. annulata piroplasms in blood smears and/or lymph smears followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). During the period of investigation (April 2015 to August 2018), out of the clinically inspected cattle (n= 300) and buffaloes (n= 100), 80 (26.67%) and 15 (15 %) cases were clinically suspected to have Theileriosis, respectively. The positive cases were molecularly identified (PCR). The general observed signs were anorexia, fever, swelling of superficial lymph nodes. Ocular lesions were white cloudiness were more obvious in the center of cornea rather than the borders (yellowish colored corneoscleral opacity surrounded by hyperemic band). A watery discharge from the eyes. Serous ocular discharge (watery lacrimation) was remarkable, however in severe cases the ocular discharges was accumulated in the medial canthus. Some newly born calves of less than one month exposed to ocular symptoms mainly protruding of eye ball with ictric conjunctiva. The clinical examination of conjunctivae of the clinically suspected cases with Theileriosis indicated that icteric appearance of conjunctivae in some cases. Three cases showed petechiated conjunctivae. In our study some animals showed up--word visible bulging of temporal fossa. Visible protrusion of hemorrhagic conjunctiva with apparently exophthalmia (ocular edema) were observed. Bloody diarrhea and tarry like diarrhea, change in feeding behavior or habit like depraved appetite by eating mud ,soil were noticed. On the other side, the most prominent necropsy features the recently succumbed animals: Gross changes in various organs including heart lungs, trachea, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys superficial lymph nodes, mesenteric lymph nodes, small and large intestine. All mucous membranes and conjunctivae, peritoneum and abdominal fatty tissues were icteric. On external observation. Jaundice, petechial hemorrhages involving mucosal and serosal surfaces of many organs as well as body fat. In the thoracic cavity, the most prominent autopsy findings were obviously extra edematous swelling of all lobes of the lung, hydrothorax and the lung was distended, discolored, solid in texture, and filled with exudate by palpation, The liver was friable, yellowish, and larger than normal, with the gall bladder being markedly distended with dark olive-green or brownish green bile. The abomasum was the most severely affected organ in the alimentary canal, it contains numerous ulcers about 3 mm. in diameter .a few linear ulcers were present on the leaves. There were prominent hemorrhagic ulcers and petechial hemorrhages were seen in the abomasum of the most cases. There were remarkable enlargement of spleen (splenomegaly) were also recorded. The kidneys were congested or dark brown in color and their perirenal fat were yellowish in color. The heart had petechial and hemorrhages on the outer and inner surface of the auricles.
Research Authors
Ahmed M.A. Zaitoun, Ahmed Abdel-Rady, Amira Alhousary and Micheal R.A. Maximous
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal,
Research Member
Research Pages
19-30
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
65, 163
Research Website
Assiut University
Research Year
2019

Clinical and Pathological Study of Theileriosis in Cattle and Buffaloes in AL-GHANIEM Region, Assiut Governorate, Upper-Egypt.

Research Abstract
A detailed Clinico-pathological profile of clinically diseased cattle and buffaloes with Theileriosis located in AlGhaniem region, Assiut Governorate, was aimed. Theileria annulata was confirmed by the presence of T. annulata piroplasms in blood smears and/or lymph smears followed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). During the period of investigation (April 2015 to August 2018), out of the clinically inspected cattle (n= 300) and buffaloes (n= 100), 80 (26.67%) and 15 (15 %) cases were clinically suspected to have Theileriosis, respectively. The positive cases were molecularly identified (PCR). The general observed signs were anorexia, fever, swelling of superficial lymph nodes. Ocular lesions were white cloudiness were more obvious in the center of cornea rather than the borders (yellowish colored corneoscleral opacity surrounded by hyperemic band). A watery discharge from the eyes. Serous ocular discharge (watery lacrimation) was remarkable, however in severe cases the ocular discharges was accumulated in the medial canthus. Some newly born calves of less than one month exposed to ocular symptoms mainly protruding of eye ball with ictric conjunctiva. The clinical examination of conjunctivae of the clinically suspected cases with Theileriosis indicated that icteric appearance of conjunctivae in some cases. Three cases showed petechiated conjunctivae. In our study some animals showed up--word visible bulging of temporal fossa. Visible protrusion of hemorrhagic conjunctiva with apparently exophthalmia (ocular edema) were observed. Bloody diarrhea and tarry like diarrhea, change in feeding behavior or habit like depraved appetite by eating mud ,soil were noticed. On the other side, the most prominent necropsy features the recently succumbed animals: Gross changes in various organs including heart lungs, trachea, stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys superficial lymph nodes, mesenteric lymph nodes, small and large intestine. All mucous membranes and conjunctivae, peritoneum and abdominal fatty tissues were icteric. On external observation. Jaundice, petechial hemorrhages involving mucosal and serosal surfaces of many organs as well as body fat. In the thoracic cavity, the most prominent autopsy findings were obviously extra edematous swelling of all lobes of the lung, hydrothorax and the lung was distended, discolored, solid in texture, and filled with exudate by palpation, The liver was friable, yellowish, and larger than normal, with the gall bladder being markedly distended with dark olive-green or brownish green bile. The abomasum was the most severely affected organ in the alimentary canal, it contains numerous ulcers about 3 mm. in diameter .a few linear ulcers were present on the leaves. There were prominent hemorrhagic ulcers and petechial hemorrhages were seen in the abomasum of the most cases. There were remarkable enlargement of spleen (splenomegaly) were also recorded. The kidneys were congested or dark brown in color and their perirenal fat were yellowish in color. The heart had petechial and hemorrhages on the outer and inner surface of the auricles.
Research Authors
Ahmed M.A. Zaitoun, Ahmed Abdel-Rady, Amira Alhousary and Micheal R.A. Maximous
Research Department
Research Journal
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal,
Research Member
Research Pages
19-30
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
2
Research Vol
65, 163
Research Website
Assiut University
Research Year
2019

Clinical Diagnosis to Foot and mouth disease (FMD) at Assiut Governorate in 2016.

Research Abstract
Abstract: Foot and mouth disease (FMD), one of the widest spread diseases affecting cloven-footed animals in Assiut Governorate, Egypt, FMD viruses that have caused widespread, in the field outbreaks of FMD in Egypt during September 2015 to February 2016, which has detrimental effects on meat and milk production and also high mortality rate in the young aged animals as cattle and buffaloes calves and the mortality present between the old age, the diseases animals was suffered from severe clinical signs as fever, losses the appetite, severe salivation, dehydration, . The disease has been reported in Egypt over the last 50 years. The first detection of the disease was in1950 when strain SAT2 caused an outbreak. The most severe outbreak in Egypt took place in last time due to spreading the SAT-2 strain of FMD. The disease affected cattle and buffaloes, sheep and goats with mortality rate reaching to 4%, In Assiut Governorate severe cases of the disease are suspected in cattle and buffaloes, according to clinical investigations, and animals, mostly calves and also adult's animals as cattle and buffaloes, have already died. The mortality rate was higher than before outbreak in this year and this due to the appearance the new strain of FMD as SAT2 strain and animals in Egypt not vaccinated against the new strain affect the animals.
Research Authors
26. Ahmed Abdel-Rady
Research Department
Research Journal
XXVI International Congress of the Hungarian Association for Buiatrics, Budapest, Hungary 9 to 12 October.
Research Member
Research Pages
NULL
Research Publisher
NULL
Research Rank
3
Research Vol
NULL
Research Website
NULL
Research Year
2016

Comparative study on dynamic and immunopathology of four intermediate-plus infectious bursal disease (IBD) vaccines in commercial broiler chickens

Research Abstract
High maternal IBD-specific antibodies (Abs) compete with the efficacy IBD vaccine, which necessitates the application of intermediate-plus vaccine strain. Methods A comparative experimental study was designed for evaluation of four different commercially available intermediateplus IBD vaccines in commercial broilers before complete weaning of IBD-specific maternal Abs. Results As determined by IBD- specific quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, three tested vaccine strains (228E, Winterfield H2512,and Winterfield 2512) were able to establish in the bursal tissues as early as six hours (hrs) post-vaccination (PV). Both the 228E and the Winterfield H2512 strains vaccinated groups had the highest viral load and replication rate in the bursaltissuesat24,36,48and72hrsPV.Earlierseroconversion,7-14daysPV,wasobservedinthecaseofWinterfieldH2512, 228E, and Winterfield 2512 vaccinated birds compared to the Lukert vaccinated birds. The 228E strain was more virulent and induces the highest lesion score with severe degrees of lymphocyte depletion and necrosis which persisted up to 28 days PV. Conclusion Overall, the different intermediate-plus IBD strains possess variable early kinetics in the bursal tissues and eliciting antibody (Ab) responses differently withdifferent degrees of bursal lesions. The assessment of the intrabursal vaccine load together with humoral immunity and bursal damage lesion score are fundamental parameters in the evaluation of the intermediate-plus IBD vaccines
Research Authors
Mustafa Hamad1 & Ola Hassanin2 & Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali3 & Ragab S. Ibrahim1 & Sary Kh. Abd-Elghaffar4 & Mostafa Saif-Edin
Research Journal
Veterinary Research Communication
Research Pages
1-11
Research Publisher
Springer
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
NULL
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-020-09782-z
Research Year
2020

Comparative study on dynamic and immunopathology of four intermediate-plus infectious bursal disease (IBD) vaccines in commercial broiler chickens

Research Abstract
High maternal IBD-specific antibodies (Abs) compete with the efficacy IBD vaccine, which necessitates the application of intermediate-plus vaccine strain. Methods A comparative experimental study was designed for evaluation of four different commercially available intermediateplus IBD vaccines in commercial broilers before complete weaning of IBD-specific maternal Abs. Results As determined by IBD- specific quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, three tested vaccine strains (228E, Winterfield H2512,and Winterfield 2512) were able to establish in the bursal tissues as early as six hours (hrs) post-vaccination (PV). Both the 228E and the Winterfield H2512 strains vaccinated groups had the highest viral load and replication rate in the bursaltissuesat24,36,48and72hrsPV.Earlierseroconversion,7-14daysPV,wasobservedinthecaseofWinterfieldH2512, 228E, and Winterfield 2512 vaccinated birds compared to the Lukert vaccinated birds. The 228E strain was more virulent and induces the highest lesion score with severe degrees of lymphocyte depletion and necrosis which persisted up to 28 days PV. Conclusion Overall, the different intermediate-plus IBD strains possess variable early kinetics in the bursal tissues and eliciting antibody (Ab) responses differently withdifferent degrees of bursal lesions. The assessment of the intrabursal vaccine load together with humoral immunity and bursal damage lesion score are fundamental parameters in the evaluation of the intermediate-plus IBD vaccines
Research Authors
Mustafa Hamad1 & Ola Hassanin2 & Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali3 & Ragab S. Ibrahim1 & Sary Kh. Abd-Elghaffar4 & Mostafa Saif-Edin
Research Journal
Veterinary Research Communication
Research Member
Research Pages
1-11
Research Publisher
Springer
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
NULL
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-020-09782-z
Research Year
2020

Comparative study on dynamic and immunopathology of four intermediate-plus infectious bursal disease (IBD) vaccines in commercial broiler chickens

Research Abstract
High maternal IBD-specific antibodies (Abs) compete with the efficacy IBD vaccine, which necessitates the application of intermediate-plus vaccine strain. Methods A comparative experimental study was designed for evaluation of four different commercially available intermediateplus IBD vaccines in commercial broilers before complete weaning of IBD-specific maternal Abs. Results As determined by IBD- specific quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, three tested vaccine strains (228E, Winterfield H2512,and Winterfield 2512) were able to establish in the bursal tissues as early as six hours (hrs) post-vaccination (PV). Both the 228E and the Winterfield H2512 strains vaccinated groups had the highest viral load and replication rate in the bursaltissuesat24,36,48and72hrsPV.Earlierseroconversion,7-14daysPV,wasobservedinthecaseofWinterfieldH2512, 228E, and Winterfield 2512 vaccinated birds compared to the Lukert vaccinated birds. The 228E strain was more virulent and induces the highest lesion score with severe degrees of lymphocyte depletion and necrosis which persisted up to 28 days PV. Conclusion Overall, the different intermediate-plus IBD strains possess variable early kinetics in the bursal tissues and eliciting antibody (Ab) responses differently withdifferent degrees of bursal lesions. The assessment of the intrabursal vaccine load together with humoral immunity and bursal damage lesion score are fundamental parameters in the evaluation of the intermediate-plus IBD vaccines
Research Authors
Mustafa Hamad1 & Ola Hassanin2 & Fatma Abo Zakaib Ali3 & Ragab S. Ibrahim1 & Sary Kh. Abd-Elghaffar4 & Mostafa Saif-Edin
Research Department
Research Journal
Veterinary Research Communication
Research Pages
1-11
Research Publisher
Springer
Research Rank
1
Research Vol
NULL
Research Website
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-020-09782-z
Research Year
2020
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