Serum cortisol level as marker of stress in camels: relationship with immunological profile.

ABSTRACT: The present study evaluated serum cortisol levels as a stress indicator in camels and analyzed the influence of some physiological and pathological factors on cortisol levels and their relationship with immunological parameters. A total number of 169 camels (Camelus dromedarius) were grouped in a healthy group (n = 106 camels), a slaughterhouse group (n = 20 camels), a Surra-affected group (n = 27 camels), and a metritis-affected group (n = 16 camels). Female camels exhibited higher cortisol levels compared to males, with non-pregnant and lactating she-camels showing elevated levels relative to their pregnant and non-lactating counterparts. No significant differences in cortisol levels were observed among camel breeds (Majaheem, Magateer, Sawahli, and Oma

SUBMITTER: Hussen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11975896 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature