The origin of this as yet unidentified disease is not yet clear. In a statement to Al3Omkmany breeders assume that grass consumed by the animals may have caused this disease. However, they are surprised that certain camels that do not graze in the wild were also affected. They are also surprised by the appearance of this disease, which they had never observed before, and how quickly it has spread to different areas. Faced with the situation, some breeders gave herbs and turned to traditional treatments, such as cauterization, to try to save sick camels.
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Investors in the region’s tourism sector, who own camels and use them to organize excursions for tourists, are also expressing concerns. They fear losing even more livestock, which could affect tourism activity, an essential source of income for many families, as this period coincides with an increase in tourist bookings during the month of October. It is a period awaited by professionals in the tourism sector to compensate for the stagnation of previous months during the summer. Distraught, they called on the authorities and competent organizations to help them and save the sick camels.
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Taking stock of the situation, the services of the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) went to the site and took blood samples from sick camels to carry out laboratory analyzes in order to determine the nature of the disease. the disease and administer the necessary treatments, reports the same site. The disease is not contagious and does not cause concern, assure veterinary sources. According to them, the probable cause is linked to the camels’ ingestion of toxic herbs or water from flood residues. The sick camels are being treated and receiving medication, while awaiting the results of laboratory analyses, these sources added.
