Journal of Camel Practice and Research
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue: 2

Investigation on biochemical parameters of cerebrospinal fluid in camels with neurological disorders

  • Author:
  • T Shawaf1,*, A El Nahas1, Ahmed Melegi1, S Al Bulushi2, Ahmad Al Aiyan3, Isam Eljalli1
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Published Online: Dec 23, 2020
  • Page Number: 165 to 171

1Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia,

2Animal Health Department Animal Wealth General Directorate, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sultanate of Oman

3Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Food and Agriculture, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE

*SEND REPRINT REQUEST TO TURKE SHAWAF email: tshawaf@kfu.edu.sa

Abstract

This study was aimed to determine and compare CSF biochemical parameters in 8 healthy camels and 15 camels with neurological signs. The important neurological signs observed were shivering, tremour, staggering, rotation of the head, slight vision impairment and progressive worsening of general condition. Serum and CSF were collected for the biochemical analysis of the parameters. The results revealed that there was an increase in ALB, AST, TP, MG, NA, and TBIL values in the CSF obtained from camels showing neurological sings as compared to healthy camels.

Keywords

Biochemical, Camel, CSF, Neurological signs, Serum