TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



Introduction: Gciionil Essay on tlu; Suljji'ct ... ... pp. i\ — xvi 



(^H.vrxER I : The Camel as an animal of Transpori. — Opinions on tlic 

 camel vary. Uses of tlio dilYcrcnt parts of a cainel after 

 death. He is the transport nninial for certain couiiti-ies. 

 Varieties ; Afghan, Pahari, J?actrian, Scindi, I'linjabi, 

 Beloochi, Bikanir, North-West Provinces and Oudli, 

 Taloocher, Persian, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia. The 

 two-humped camel, Turkestani (Tuya). Kussian experi- 

 ences. Algerian varieties ; want of judgment in .selection 

 of varieties of camel for service. Enrojjcans do not 

 understand camels. Camel as an animal of Transport sel- 

 dom properly cared for. Qualities which affect his value 

 as an animal of Transport, effects of rutting or " must," 

 hardihood — loads — pace — advantages of camel convoys. 

 "Want of versatility ; use for guns and in harness. Care 

 in management of camels, Arab and Turkoman experiences. 

 Effects of state of road on progress of camels. Crossing 

 rivers and nullahs. Food and feeding. 'I'he regulation 

 ration — grazing — fodders. General routine of camel man- 

 agement. Watering. How often should camels^ be watered? 

 Inspection, arrangement of lines, night guard. Care of 

 saddlery and other gear — loading — jhools — camping 

 grounds. Castration. Selection of camels for ])ublic service. 

 Dentition as denoting age. Method of examining a camel 

 as to fitness for Transport service. Age limits to efficiency. 

 Attendants — the gait of camels — procurabilit}'. JS'unn on 

 names applied to camels of different sizes. Breeding. 

 Natural history of the camel ... ... ... pj). 1 — 132 



Chaftek II : Clencral considerations on diseases of the Camel. — Special 

 fcatuies of cameline pathology. Information resulting 

 from Veterinary Science. General symptoms of ill health. 

 Fever. The pulse. Internal temperature. Ivespirations. 

 State of excreta — prognosis. Treatment ... pj). o2 — 38 

 CH\nER III : Cameline Tlierapeutics and. Materia Medica. — Mussauls. 

 Na'nass or snuff. Lapes or ointments. Unjuns or lachry- 

 mants. Firing. Bleeding ; general and local. Fomen- 

 tations. Laxatives and eal hartics. Fnemata. Sedatives. 

 Stimulants, Ac. I)os:;s. i\lethous of adniinisti-alion. MeaJis 

 ol restraint. ]\lisccllaucous considerations ... pp. '68 — i-j 



