Season influence on serum organic parameters of dromedarius (Camelus dromaderius) in Algeria

Abstract

In order to evaluate the climate influence on biochemical parameters in dromedarius (Camelus dromaderius), blood samples were performed on 40 animals, clinically healthy, reared under semi-extensive conditions in the Djelfa valley, in the South of Algeria, during the dry season (July/August) and the green season (December/January) to determine and compare organic indices (glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, urea and creatinine). Statistical analysis showed a seasonal variation in concentrations of triglycerides and cholesterol. These are higher during the dry season (0.60 and 0.64 mmol/L) than during the wet season (0.504 and 0.51 mmol/L). However, a highly significant effect (p < 0.05) is recorded on the plasma glucose, serum urea and creatinine concentrations. These are higher during the wet season (4.92, 8.97 mmol/L and 115.52 μmol/L) than during the warm season (3.38, 5.32 mmol/L and 93.6 μmol/L). In conclusion, the results of this study would be useful for the preparation of serum organic indices. Nutritional status can induce significant changes in physiological responses of the camel. Available forage during the green season has improved the organic profile of the state of the body and blood of camels.

Keywords: Camel, organic indices, season.