Camel Brain Diseases

This presentation provides a comprehensive insight into major neurological disorders affecting camels, with a focus on Camel Prion Disease (CPD), Dubduba Syndrome, and Polioencephalomalacia (PEM). The introduction establishes the importance of brain health in camel productivity and welfare. It covers the types of diseases, their history, and emerging statistics across endemic regions. The session highlights causes, from infectious prions and nutritional deficiencies to environmental toxins, and details risk factors including age, management practices, and feed quality. Key signs and symptoms such as ataxia, behavioral changes, and blindness are examined. Diagnostic tools like clinical examination, imaging, and histopathology are discussed, followed by treatment and management options—both conventional and integrative. The prognosis section addresses outcomes and recovery potential, enhanced by a real-world case study. We explore future prospects in camel neurology, close with a practical conclusion, and introduce our holistic solutions and original books and publications that support continued learning and care.