Abstract
Fluoride (F) concentration in blood serum of healthy dromedary camel population was measured, and its relationship with age and sex was determined. In male animals, the level varied from 0.017 to 0.296ppm, with mean (± S.E.) value of 0.163 ± 0.013ppm. In females, the level varied from 0.036 to 0.372ppm with mean value of 0.157 ± 0.011ppm. The overall mean serum fluoride concentration in female was significantly lower than male. Mean fluoride concentrations did not differ significantly among different age groups (Gr. I: 1 to 5years; Gr. II: 5 to 10years; and Gr. III: > 10years). However, in comparison to male, serum F concentration in female was significantly lower in Gr. I and II, but higher in Gr. III animals. The overall, mean (± S.E.) serum fluoride concentration in camel, irrespective of age and sex, was 0.160 ± 0.008ppm. These values can be used as reference serum fluoride concentrations for monitoring fluoride exposure in dromedary camel.
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