Camel Health Alert: Sarrah and Mange Diseases Threaten Livestock, Prevention is Key

• Sarrah and Mange diseases pose significant threats to camel health, with negligence potentially leading to severe consequences.
• A balanced diet for camels includes mineral mixture, pea hay, moong-moth, guar fodder, mustard, taramira, maize, oats, millet, barley, cottonseed, wheat bran, and ground chickpeas.
• Regular salt intake, 20-40 liters of clean water daily, and hygienic living conditions are crucial for camel well-being.
• Sarrah disease (Tibarsa/Galtya), caused by Trypanosoma evansai, leads to fever, anemia, weakness, and hump disappearance; immediate veterinary care is vital.
• Mange disease, prevalent in winter, causes hair loss and skin darkening; treatment involves Sumithion solution spray and timely veterinary intervention.