Field survey on infestation of Iraqi camels with small intestine worms in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate

Camels are of great importance in all countries of the world and Arab countries, including Iraq. Therefore, conducted this study in Al-Qadisiyah governorate on camels that were brought to slaughter in the governorate's slaughterhouse include examination on 192 camels before slaughter and collected samples of their faeces. After slaughter, the small intestine was taken for laboratory examinations. The study was conducted for the period from August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. There were 105 animals infected with parasites of the small intestine of males (43) and females(62). The highest infection was recorded in November which is the mild weather (1320 worms), while was 11 during August. The highest rate of parasite eggs was during the spring and autumn. The types of worms were recorded were Moniezia expansa and Avitellinaspp. Camelostrongylusmentullatus, Nematodirushelvitainus, Nematodirusspathiger, Nematodirus spp., Trichostrongylusspp. The study recommends conducting studies on internal and external parasites of camels and to establish farms for breeding camels in Iraq to benefit from their meat and milk.