Exudative epidermitis in Iraqi camels

Abstract

The survey began in December 2008 & finished in June 2009 in three governorates; Al-Qadissiya, Al-Najaf & Al-Muthanna in different locations inspecting 2412 dromedaries, we found out bacterial affections, samples were carried out to detect the exudative epidermitis with Staphylococcus hyicus in 213 camels which present 8.8% of the total inspected camels. There was an obvious age-depending infection; exudative epidermitis diagnosed in 74.2% in camels ranged in 5-10 years old, 15% in camels less than 5 years old & 10.8% in camels more than 10 years old.