India ~ Camel Sanctuary Quarterly update

From July to September, we supported the Friendicoes Camel Sanctuary by funding a total of 78 service calls attended across nearby villages. With the support of a motorbike, funded by Animal Aid Abroad, Gopal and his small team were able to provide timely and essential veterinary care to camels in remote areas.

 Main Health Issues Observed & Treatments Provided

A total of 105 camels were treated for the following complaints

·       Colic- 4

·       Mange- 67

·       Nose peg injury- 14

·       Leg wound- 22

·       Back injury- 3

·       Eye injury- 11

·       Respiratory tract infection- 6

·       Indigestion- 42

Mange

·       Camels were treated with Ivermectin injections.

Hoof avulsion

·       Sharp iron sheet injury on hoof.

·       Lower sole surface severe laceration

·       Lacerated part cut and removed.

·       Soft supporting bandage applied.

Lacerated Wound on leg

·       Injury caused by sharp fencing wire while grazing, resulting in a deep lacerated wound.

·       The wound was cleaned with antiseptics and properly dressed.

·       Antibiotics and painkillers were administered.

Back injury

·       Saddle injury

·       The wound was cleaned with antiseptics and dressed.

Nose peg injury

·       Wooden nose pegs injured the nostril.

·       Wound cleaned with antiseptics and dressed.

Eye Injuries

·       Mostly caused by grazing-related accidents.

·       Eyes were washed with clean water and treated with medicated eye drops.

Exchange of wooden nose pegs with plastic nose peg

·       25 Wooden nose pegs replaced with plastic nose peg