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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025

Ruminoscopy in apparently healthy camel calves (

Abdulaziz H Almuhanna, Ayman Elnahas, Mohamed K Zabady, Sayed El-Hawari, Mohamed Marzok, Wael Eldeeb, Isam El Jalii, Zakriya Al Mohamad, Arafat Khalaphallah

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Abdulaziz H AlmuhannaDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Ayman ElnahasDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed K ZabadyDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Sayed El-HawariDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed MarzokDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Wael EldeebDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Isam El JaliiDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Zakriya Al MohamadDepartment of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Arafat KhalaphallahDivision of Internal Medicine, Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assuit University, Assuit, Egypt.

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Abstract

Background: Accurate diagnosis of digestive disorders in camels requires validation and optimization of new diagnostic techniques to enable clear visualization of the rumen interior. Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the validity of endoscopy for visualization of the rumen in camels. Methods: Ten apparently healthy camel calves were included in this study. Each camel was appropriately restrained, and the endoscope was inserted through the oro-esophageal route to enable visualization of the rumen. Results: Endoscopy via the oral route allowed visualization of the upper digestive organs and rumen. The ruminal mucosa, glandular parts of the rumen, and ruminal contents were also observed. The technique was performed safely, and no clinical complications were observed. Conclusion: The application of ruminoscopy in camels was shown to be a noninvasive and rapid technique that enabled visual access to the appearance and contents. Such research has the potential to guide clinicians toward better diagnosis of ruminal disorders in the future.

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CamelusEndoscopyRumenAnimalsFemaleMaleCamelDiagnosticsEndoscopeRumenRuminoscopy

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