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Abstract

This experiment was aimed to document the effect of dystocia in female camels on acid-base elements and blood gas parameters alongside the hemato-biochemical profiles compared to those with eutocia. Eighteen dystotic female dromedary camels were examined. Animals were received within 24, 48, 72, and >72h of birth. Signs included depression, anorexia, distress, colic, straining, and exhaustion. Ten eutocic females were used as controls. Compared to a mean value of 7.37±0.01in the control group, the blood pH in dystotic females was 7.32±0.13. The PO2 was lower in dystotic females than in controls (61±58mmHg/L versus 183±15mmHg/L). The BE was also lower in dystotic females than controls (-8.8±6.0mmol/L versus -3.7±1.2mmol/L). The HCO3 was lower in dystotic females than the controls (18±5mmol/L versus 21.4±1.5 mmol/L). The TCO2 was also lower in dystotic females than in controls (19±5.0mmol/L versus 22.6±1.7mmol/L). The SO2 decreased significantly in dystotic females than in controls. The PCO2 and lactate concentrations did not change in a significant manner between the 2 groups. It is concluded that female camels with dystocia have metabolic acidosis compared to those with normal parturition. Changes in blood gases were remarkable that included significant decreases in PO2, TCO2, and SO2 values when compared to eutocic camels.