Husbandry Guidelines

for

Arabian Camel
Camelus dromedarius
Camelidae: Mammalia

Compiler: Jodie Moretti

Date of Preparation: 29/07/08

Western Sydney Institute of TAFE, Richmond
Course Name and Number: Captive Animals Certificate III
RUV 30204
Lecturers: Graeme Phipps, Jacki Salkeld, Brad Walker

DISCLAIMER
The following document contains guidelines, for the care of the Arabian (Dromedary)
Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in captivity based on scientific research of wild animals
and experience of captive husbandry. The author of the following guidelines cannot be,
and are not, legally, financially or in any other way, responsible for the application of
techniques described within this document. When undertaking any procedures or
techniques outlined in this document, it is up to individual workers to assess the unique
circumstances of their situation, apply common sense, and subsequently apply any
procedures or techniques at their own risk. In all cases, the reader of this document are
cautioned not to use this handbook as an exact step-by-step guide, but rather as a
starting reference point for further work.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS

Risk Rating
Male: Dangerous
Female: Hazardous
The Arabian Camel, although normally well-tempered and manageable as a
collection species is rated as dangerous and hazardous for male and female
specimens respectively because they have the ability to cause significant
injury and possibility of death.
The Camel is a tall, heavy mammal weighing in at 400-600kg. Servicing their
enclosures can be risky, especially during the rutting (breeding) season
when males, if housed with females, may undertake in fights to show
dominance or they may become very pushy with keeping personnel.
The solution to that problem, as long as specimens are not wanted for
breeding, is to castrate them, as this eliminates the aggressive behaviours.
However if the camels are wanted for breeding, it is best to keep the sexes
separate until the most opportune moment for breeding. To service them
safely during this time, it is recommended to have facilities to separate
them from keepers whilst in the exhibit (holding pen).
Even when not in breeding season, both male and female camels still have
the equipment to cause serious harm. Camels have the extraordinary ability
to kick in obscure directions, even to the side, which means one must give a
camel a wide berth in all directions when walking near them.
Another tool the camel has is their ferocious looking teeth. A camel
possesses quite large incisors and canine teeth that direct back in towards
the mouth. This gives them the ability to scalp the skin of a keepers head or
inflict a very nasty bite if given the opportunity.
One of the most well known risks of working with camels is their
reputation for spitting a foul smelling stream of stomach contents when
aggravated or annoyed. This can hopefully be avoided though if your
camels are housed in a calm environment and respected.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

TAXONOMY.................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4

ASMP CATEGORY ................................................................................................................................. 7

IUCN CATEGORY .................................................................................................................................. 7
EA CATEGORY ...................................................................................................................................... 7
NZ AND PNG CATEGORIES AND LEGISLATION ............................................................................................. 7
WILD POPULATION MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 8
SPECIES COORDINATOR .......................................................................................................................... 8
STUDBOOK HOLDER ............................................................................................................................... 8
NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................................................... 9
SUBSPECIES .......................................................................................................................................... 9
RECENT SYNONYMS ............................................................................................................................... 9
OTHER COMMON NAMES ....................................................................................................................... 9

NATURAL HISTORY ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 MORPHOMETRICS ............................................................................................................................... 10
Mass and Basic Body Measurements ................................................................................... 10
3.1.1
Sexual Dimorphism ............................................................................................................... 11
3.1.2
Distinguishing Features ........................................................................................................ 11
3.1.3
3.2 DISTRIBUTION AND HABITAT ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 CONSERVATION STATUS ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 LONGEVITY ........................................................................................................................................ 13
In the Wild ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4.1
In Captivity ............................................................................................................................ 13
3.4.2
Techniques Used to Determine Age in Adults ....................................................................... 13
3.4.3

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................... 15

4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9

GENERAL HUSBANDRY................................................................................................................ 22
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4

EXHIBIT/ENCLOSURE DESIGN ................................................................................................................. 15

HOLDING AREA DESIGN ........................................................................................................................ 18
SPATIAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 18
POSITION OF ENCLOSURES .................................................................................................................... 19
WEATHER PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................ 19
HEATING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 20
SUBSTRATE ........................................................................................................................................ 20
BEDDING MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................ 20
ENCLOSURE FURNISHINGS ..................................................................................................................... 21
HYGIENE AND CLEANING....................................................................................................................... 22
RECORD KEEPING ................................................................................................................................ 23
METHODS OF IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 23
ROUTINE DATA COLLECTION.................................................................................................................. 24

FEEDING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 25

6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4

DIET IN THE WILD ............................................................................................................................... 25

CAPTIVE DIET ..................................................................................................................................... 25
SUPPLEMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 27
PRESENTATION OF FOOD ...................................................................................................................... 27

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT ...................................................................................................... 29

7.1 TIMING OF CAPTURE AND HANDLING ...................................................................................................... 30
7.2 CATCHING BAGS ................................................................................................................................. 30
7.3 CAPTURE AND RESTRAINT TECHNIQUES ................................................................................................... 30
7.4 WEIGHING AND EXAMINATION .............................................................................................................. 32
7.5 RELEASE ............................................................................................................................................ 33
7.6 TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................. 33
Box Design ............................................................................................................................ 33
7.6.1
Furnishings ............................................................................................................................ 36
7.6.2
Water and Food .................................................................................................................... 37
7.6.3
Animals per Box .................................................................................................................... 37
7.6.4
Timing of Transportation ...................................................................................................... 37
7.6.5
Release from Box .................................................................................................................. 38
7.6.6

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................. 39
8.1 DAILY HEALTH CHECKS ......................................................................................................................... 39
8.2 DETAILED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION ......................................................................................................... 40
Chemical Restraint ................................................................................................................ 40
8.2.1
Physical Examination ............................................................................................................ 41
8.2.2
8.3 ROUTINE TREATMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS.................................................................................................................. 44
8.5 QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 51

BEHAVIOUR ................................................................................................................................ 53
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
9.9
9.10
9.11

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ACTIVITY ........................................................................................................................................... 53
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................................................................. 53
REPRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR .................................................................................................................. 54
BATHING ........................................................................................................................................... 55
BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS ..................................................................................................................... 56
SIGNS OF STRESS ................................................................................................................................. 56
BEHAVIOURAL ENRICHMENT.................................................................................................................. 57
INTRODUCTIONS AND REMOVALS ........................................................................................................... 63
INTRASPECIFIC COMPATIBILITY ............................................................................................................... 63
INTERSPECIFIC COMPATIBILITY........................................................................................................... 64
SUITABILITY TO CAPTIVITY ................................................................................................................ 65

BREEDING .................................................................................................................................. 66
10.1
MATING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 66
EASE OF BREEDING ......................................................................................................................... 67
10.2
REPRODUCTIVE CONDITION .............................................................................................................. 67
10.3
Females ............................................................................................................................ 67
10.3.1
Males ............................................................................................................................... 69
10.3.2
TECHNIQUES USED TO CONTROL BREEDING ......................................................................................... 70
10.4
Males ............................................................................................................................... 70
10.4.1
Females ............................................................................................................................ 71
10.4.2
OCCURRENCE OF HYBRIDS ................................................................................................................ 71
10.5
TIMING OF BREEDING ...................................................................................................................... 73
10.6
AGE AT FIRST BREEDING AND LAST BREEDING ...................................................................................... 74
10.7
ABILITY TO BREED EVERY YEAR .......................................................................................................... 74
10.8
ABILITY TO BREED MORE THAN ONCE PER YEAR ................................................................................... 74
10.9
10.10 NESTING, HOLLOW OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 75
10.11 BREEDING DIET .............................................................................................................................. 75

10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
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OESTROUS CYCLE AND GESTATION PERIOD .......................................................................................... 77

LITTER SIZE.................................................................................................................................... 77
AGE AT WEANING .......................................................................................................................... 77
AGE OF REMOVAL FROM PARENTS ..................................................................................................... 78
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT........................................................................................................... 79

ARTIFICIAL REARING OF MAMMALS ........................................................................................... 82

11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11

HOUSING ...................................................................................................................................... 82
TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 83
DIET AND FEEDING ROUTINE ............................................................................................................ 83
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................. 87
DATA RECORDING .......................................................................................................................... 87
IDENTIFICATION METHODS ............................................................................................................... 87
HYGIENE ....................................................................................................................................... 88
BEHAVIOURAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................................... 88
USE OF FOSTER SPECIES ................................................................................................................... 89
WEANING ..................................................................................................................................... 89
REHABILITATION AND RELEASE PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 90

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ............................................................................................................... 91

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REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 92

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BIBLIOGRAPHY ........................................................................................................................... 94

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GLOSSARY .................................................................................................................................. 97

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APPENDIX................................................................................................................................. 102

1 Introduction
The Arabian camel originated in North America but became extinct in this area around
11,000 years ago.
Camelids migrated to Asia and South America during the Pliocene and Pleistocene
periods. They have been a domesticated animal within Asia for around 3000 years.
The South American descendants of the Camelids are the Llama (Lama glama), Guanaco
(Lama guanicoe), Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) and Vicua (Vicugna vicugna Molina).
The two true remaining Camels left are the Arabian (Camelus dromedaries) and the
Bactrian (Camelus bactrianus).
The Arabian Camel makes up around 90% of the worlds 20 million camels.
The Arabian camel is also known as the one-humped camel, relating to its physical
description. Not to be confused with the closely related Bactrian camel, who has 2
humps. An easy way to remember the names of the two species is that Dromedary
(Another common name for the Arabian camel) begins with D, which turned on its side
has only one hump. Whereas Bactrian begins with a B, which turned on its side has 2
humps 1.
Information used below was taken from the Australasian Species Management Program
(ASMP) Regional Census and Plan. Edition 2009 (REGASP)

1.1 ASMP Category

ASMP Artiodactyl TAG
No Regional Program

1.2 IUCN Category

Low Risk Least Concern

1.3 EA Category
Vertebrate Pest Classification: E

1.4 NZ and PNG Categories and Legislation

Freely available from private market in Australia only. New Zealand would need the
Import Health Standard developed.
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1.5 Wild Population Management

Management level 3

1.6 Species Coordinator

N/A

1.7 Studbook Holder

N/A

2 Taxonomy
2.1 Nomenclature
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species

Mammalia
Artiodactyla
Camelidae
Camelus
dromedarius

2.2 Subspecies
There are no sub-species of Arabian camel, but often there is a distinction made
separating the species into two (2) breeds. One is of a leaner shape and the other must
stockier and more often used as a beast of burden.

2.3 Recent Synonyms

None

2.4 Other Common Names

Dromedary Camel
One-humped Camel

3 Natural History
There are several other species in the family Camelidae but the Arabian and Bactrian
Camels are the only true surviving camels today.
The Arabian camel is a tall, lean and fast moving camel, being able to travel at speeds of
13-15km/h for hours at a time. The stockier Bactrian camel is a slower traveller reaching
speeds of only 4km/h.
The Arabian camel has been domesticated and used for travelling and moving cargo for
thousands of years. They are capable of carrying a 200kg load for up to 40 miles per day.
What also makes these animals such good travelers is their incomparable ability to lose
up to 40% of their body weight without serious consequences. The hump on a camels'
back actually serves as a reservoir of fatty tissue, which the camels body can access
when food and water are scarce. When water is available to them again though, they
have another amazing ability to drink 100 litres of water in just 10 minutes.
In many countries, Camel racing is a big part of the culture. Camels run similar to
Giraffes with both legs on one side moving simultaneously. This gait results in them
being named the Ship of the Desert.
Arabian Camels has a reputation for loathing man and work and spitting foul smelling
stomach contents when annoyed. This could not be further from the truth, as most
camels are good tempered and very tolerant of hard work. The ability to spit stomach
contents however, is very true and is possible because, like cows, when annoyed they
can burp up semi-digested contents from their fore stomach.

3.1 Morphometrics
3.1.1 Mass and Basic Body Measurements
Male: Height approx. 1.8m to 2.0m
Length approx 2.2m to 3.4m
Weight approx 400 to 600kg (including 20-200kg of hump weight)
Female: Height approx 1.7m to 1.9m
Length approx 2.0 to 3.0m
Weight approx 300 to 500kg (estimated roughly 10% lighter than males)

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3.1.2 Sexual Dimorphism

Between the two sexes the male is larger and heavier than the female. The two sexes
are also shaped differently (see pictures below). The female is much leaner whereas the
male is a stocky build. The male also has a soft palate which hangs out the side of the
mouth when inflated, producing a deep pink sack that is used to attract females during
the breeding season.

Female Arabian camel

Inflated soft palate only found in male Arabian Camels, called the Dulaa

Male Arabian Camel

3.1.3 Distinguishing Features

The Arabian camel can be told apart from the Bactrian camel by these physical
differences:
Only has one hump, Bactrian has two humps
Shorter, lighter tan coloured coat, Bactrian has a thick, long shaggy dark brown
coat
Arabians originate from North and east Africa
Bactrians originate from the deserts of China and Mongolia

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Bactrian camel is slightly taller than the Arabian standing at approx 2.1m
compared to 2.0m.

3.2 Distribution and Habitat

The Arabian camel was first domesticated about 4000 BC in central to southern Arabia.
Although none still survive in the wild throughout their original range, there is an
estimated 13 million domesticated Arabian camels from the area of Western India
through to Iran, then to Northern Africa.
The Arabian camel was introduced to Egypt and North Africa around the second
millennium BC and introduced into Australia in the mid-nineteenth century. Australia
now has the only known feral population of Arabian Camels living throughout the arid
regions in Central and Western Australia.
They inhabit sand plain and arid shrub land areas with numbers estimated around 250
000. The Arabian camel has also just recently been introduced as a domesticated
species in the Canary Islands.
Arabian Camels are highly mobile and rarely stay in one place. They can easily travel up
to 50km per day. This pattern means they rarely have a harsh impact of their habitat.
Their nomadic wanderings allow vegetation to regenerate whilst they travel. The only
effect they do have, is that because they are selective grazers, some expects feel that
they may have a more long-term effect on ecosystems (Newman 1975)

Worldwide Distribution

Distribution in Australia

3.3 Conservation Status

STATUS:
IUCN:
CITES:
5
6

Common (Although none in wild populations, large domestic population)

Low Risk Least Concern
No special Status

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3.4 Longevity
3.4.1 In the Wild
Average: 30-40 years

3.4.2 In Captivity
Average: 40-50 years
Maximum: 50 years

3.4.3 Techniques Used to Determine Age in Adults

Camels can be aged by examination of the incisors (front teeth), the Canines and the
first set of premolars.

Teeth used to age Arabian Camels

The easiest teeth to examine on an Arabian Camel are the incisor teeth, although they
still need to be examined closely and a camel restraint is needed.
The incisor teeth, as shown in the above picture, run along the front of the mouth.
Camels have 6 incisors in the lower jaw and only 2 in the upper jaw. The 2 upper jaw
incisors are less developed than those in the lower jaw and are often absent in adult
females.
To estimate the age of a camel by examining these teeth, you must look at the growth
and wear and tear on the teeth in comparison to a graph or sheet explaining what they
should look like at different ages.
So using the incisor teeth as an example, following is what the teeth should be doing at
certain ages.

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The two central incisors erupt from the gums between birth and 14 days old, the lateral
(2) incisors at 4-5 weeks old and the corner incisors at 6-12 weeks. Wear on the incisor
teeth will start to occur from 6 months old.
By 2 years of age, the camels deciduous (first set that falls out) incisor teeth will show
progressive wear and separation. By 3-3.5 years they will be well worn and loosening in
the gums in preparation for its permanent teeth.
By 5 years old the permanent central incisor teeth will have erupted from the gums and
the lateral incisors will be shed.
At 6-7 years, the corner permanent incisors will appear and the permanent central and
lateral incisors are in wear.
By 8 years of age, all teeth are now permanent and in wear. As the camel ages you will
see a progressive wear of the teeth at a rate relevant to the type and amount of food it
is eating.
At 15 years there is definite separation of the permanent incisor teeth and again
progressive wear on the teeth.

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4 Housing Requirements
4.1 Exhibit/Enclosure Design
General Principles and Inclusions to Exhibit Design:

A paddock/yard environment is ideal for displaying these large animals.

The exhibit should be open to the sunlight with shaded areas provided
throughout all daylight hours.
A shelter shed must be included to shield from climatic extremes. It must be
positioned to protect the animals from the direction of the worst weather in the
area. E.g. Symbio Wildlife Park gets its worst seasonal weather from the South
off the coast. To protect our camels, their shelter opening was constructed to
face the North.
The enclosure should not allow animals access to any harmful plants/materials.
Camels tend to be indiscriminate browsers and may consume toxic plants
without regard to consequences.
The enclosure must be constructed to limit or stop the access of:
Predators [E.g. Snakes]
Pests [E.g. Rats, Kangaroos]
Wild animals of same/similar species [Especially important for any
open range parks known to have wild hooved stock in the area]
Enclosure must be constructed so that:
It is made of material to safely contain the animals and is kept in
good condition.
Public members are safe and kept at a good distance away from
animals.
Have adequate warning/safety signage is displayed.
Signage on SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for staff are
adequate and easily viewed.
The animals contained are not able to escape.
Risk of injury to the animal within the enclosure is minimised.
Keeper access to the enclosure must be adequate and safe. Should be large
enough to allow access by keepers with a wheelbarrow (minimum standard) and
have an airlock to minimise escape.
If access is large enough to allow entry of a drivable vehicle, then entry should be
through successive gates to minimise animal escape.
The enclosure must:
Include natural looking furniture
Include exhibit enrichment tools (Ideas listed below)
Allow freedom of movement to all individuals housed.

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Have a stand-off barrier so that contact between public and

animal is avoided.
Not allow visitors (especially children) to evade the barriers in
place and have contact with the animal.
If animals are contained within an exhibit that allows the public to drive-thru:
It must have adequate signage warning the public that they must
stay in cars with doors and windows closed at all times.
The area must continuously be supervised by a competent and
responsible member of staff.

Feeding/Watering Areas:
To avoid accumulation of faeces around water/feeding points:
They must have an easy to clean substrate around feeding
stations [E.g. Concrete, Grass, Shavings that are replaced weekly]
Have portable feeding stations that can be moved whilst old
feeding areas are cleaned and substrates dried out [E.g. Sand,
Mulch]
Enclosure should have adequate drainage, especially around
feeding stations so that the animal can always access these points
easily.
Exhibit Enrichment Ideas: 8
Rubbing/scratching posts [E.g. Telegraph poles, rock work]
Substrate variety [E.g. Sand, grass, dirt, mulch, concrete]
Lying down/resting areas [E.g. Mulch pits, dirt patches, mud wallows]
Natural water opportunities [E.g. Ponds, streams]
Feeding stations at varying lengths
Objects suspended from high locations [E.g. Browse]
Raised keeper platforms used for conditioning and training
Pulley systems for enrichment devices
Live local native/habitat native trees [E.g. Large palm trees]
Artificial trees with browse pots
Mixed species exhibits for social stimulation
Misting/watering systems
Varied ground level [E.g. Mounds, hillocks, dips]
Visual barriers to public and neighbouring animals
Areas for scatter feeds
Large clear area for free run/play away from objects

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An example of a Camel exhibit design, completed as a renovation idea based on an

enclosure at Symbio Wildlife Park.
Arabian Camel

Camelus dromedarius

0.1.0

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4.2 Holding Area Design

A holding area must always be available for a number of reasons including:

Health and Quarantine
Social constraints
Pre-departure
Reproduction
Additional housing
Enclosure maintenance
For temporary or short midterm, the holding areas should be located nearby
the original exhibit and allow for the Camels to be easily moved between exhibit
and holding yard.
This holding area can be done by creating a raceway from the exhibit into a
smaller designed enclosure. This smaller area can be used whilst cleaning or
maintenance is being done on the original yard, or for overnight security as a
sleeping den.
This would also prove beneficial as a capture location for transport or medical
reasons.
This type of holding design should be large enough to allow the camel full
movement in all directions, including turning, standing or stretching.
A good rule for this would be of approximately three (3) times the camels length
(L) by approximately one and a half (1) times the camels length (W).
It should also have adequate protection from the weather. E.g. roof or shade
cloth. It must also include a feeding and water station.
Example diagram:
Barriers to
Corral Camels

Raceway

Original Exhibit

Short Mid
Term
Holding

Feeding/Water
Station

NOTE: If Camels need to be held in a holding area for long term (>90 days) the
following requirements must also be met:
Must meet exhibit sizes prescribed in standards
Only the Director-General has the power to vary the size
requirements of a long-term holding facility.

4.3 Spatial Requirements

Rules for deciding the spatial requirements of an enclosure are as follows:

Size and shape must provide enough room for freedom of
movement, both horizontally and vertically.
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Large enough to avoid undue domination of an individual if

housed as a herd (more than two Camels)
If housed as a mixed species exhibit, it must be large enough to
accommodate any territorial needs of animals and avoid
aggressive behaviours
Allow for the Camel or other species to avoid or withdraw from
the rest of the animals in the exhibit and the public
Ensure that the EAPA (Exhibited Animals Protection Act) carry
standards are not exceeded.

Camel Spatial Requirements: 9

Number of Camels
1
For every additional
Camel

Space Required
100m
50m

Minimum Width
6m
6m

4.4 Position of Enclosures

For camels, it would be advisable to position their shelter shed/night den in a

particular position. This would be, ideally, to have the opening of the shed facing
north, as this protects the Camel from the South, East and Westerly winds.
It would also be advisable to position it in such a way so that in the summer it
can be sheltered from the sun and in winter it can get the winter sun. This
positioning will vary of the style and design of the enclosure and surrounding
areas.

4.5 Weather Protection

Camels, being desert ungulates, are able to withstand adverse weather

conditions. Therefore the enclosure would be suitable as a semi-open or open
exhibit.
Sufficient shelter must be provided to protect Camels from wind, rain and
extremes in temperatures.
Sufficient shade must also be provided during the hottest parts of the day.
Shelter from the weather can be ensured by providing a large enough shelter
shed, which can also double as a night den that will accommodate the number of
camels in the enclosure.
A separate shelter shed, or multiple sheds, can also be provided. Preferably
these sheds should be covering feeding stations. This both allows the camels to
feed in adverse weather and protects their food from weather damage.

EAPA: Circus Animal Standards, Page 19; See Bibliography

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To provide shade for camels, you can also plant numerous amounts of large
trees. For example: Palms or Gums. Another alternative would also be to erect
shade sail cloths.

4.6 Heating Requirements

Camels do not have any particular heating requirements.

The only temperature regulation methods they would benefit from would be
protection from extreme heat or cold as stated in 4.5.

4.7 Substrate

For the majority of substrate in the enclosure, you should avoid anything
abrasive or irritating to the Camels.
However, as Camels are Ungulates (hooved animals), it is necessary to provide
some abrasive substrate to curb excessive hoof growth.
For example; some substrates that could be used for this benefit would include
textured cement or concrete, crushed gravels, asphalt or sand.
Sand would be a highly recommended substrate for the majority of the exhibit as
it is a part of their natural habitat and is therefore anesthetically pleasing to the
public. It is also beneficial to the health of the Species (hoof growth).
A warning with the use of sand however is to ensure feeding stations are off the
ground and fixed not over sand. For substrate under feeding stations, concrete
would be more appropriate. This is because if a Camel consumes too much sand
with their diet and is not getting enough fibre, it may lead to a health problem
known at sand impaction of the gut.
Substrate used must allow for the easy collection of faecal matter, without the
removal of too much substrate. E.g. Grass can also be used as it provides grazing
enrichment and can readily be raked up for the removal of debris and faecal
matter.
Another point for substrate around feeding and water stations, it must be easily
cleanable to avoid a buildup of faeces or urine around fixed points.

4.8 Bedding Material

Bedding material must be provided and is recommended to be put into a shelter

or night den.
Appropriate substrate for bedding would be mulch, sand, soil, straw, hay or
substrates similar in texture.
Bedding must be readily cleanable from faeces.
Bedding that is not recommended is abrasive substances like concrete, gravel or
asphalt. Not only will it be uncomfortable for a Camel to lie down on, e.g. gravel,
but it would also prove difficult to clean of faecal matter without removing large
amounts of substrate each time.

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4.9 Enclosure Furnishings

Any furniture included in this exhibit should be of naturalistic replication.

Furniture also includes items such as bedding material (4.8) and enrichment and
behavioural encouragement.
Some furniture that could be included are:
Small pond doubles as a second water source
Branch Hanging Areas can hang browse for natural enrichment
Sandy Areas substrate allows Camels to display natural
behaviours. E.g. sand bathing
Trees e.g. palm trees. Camels scratch up against the bark,
natural behavior, and is also aesthetically pleasing to the public

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5 General Husbandry
5.1 Hygiene and Cleaning

Daily:

Raking and cleaning of the enclosure for removal of faecal matter

Changing of water and scrubbing water containers
Removal of faeces and urine soaked bedding material
Feeding troughs/buckets washed and scrubbed
Removal of old browse and debris

Empty and clean hay feeders to reduce accumulation of old feed

Weeding exhibit and surrounding pathways (presentation)

Complete bedding change. E.g. remove all soiled and unhygienic

material and replace with new, clean bedding
Maintenance of plantation. E.g. mowing exhibit grass, trimming
trees

Weekly:
Monthly:

Annually:

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Exhibit maintenance
Spot Cleaning of exhibit
Replacing of fixtures/furniture within the exhibit

Chemicals used in cleaning

Monthly:
Troughs and water containers should be washed out using general
detergent and left to dry in the sun. E.g. DuPont 904 10. This
detergent is a wide spectrum virucidal, bactericidal and fungicidal
detergent which is proven to be effective in livestock use.

Pest Control Maintenance

Pests that would be a problem in a yard enclosure would include rabbits and
rodents.
Rabbits:
For the removal of rabbits a product that comes recommended is
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As needed:

Maintenance on enclosures. E.g. fencing/shelter repairs

Bi-annually Camels will molt. It may be necessary to assist this
process and de-fluff the Camels. Cleaning up of the hair will be
required after this process

MSDS Appendix A
MSDS Appendix B

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Rodents:

For the removal of rodents a product that comes recommended is

Contrac. This also is generally used in conjunction with a bait
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5.2 Record Keeping

Record keeping is a vital tool in zoo institutions as it provides a history on each specimen
currently held in captivity. Record cards should have instructions on how to individually
identify the specimen your recording on. E.g. photo or microchip number. Records
should be kept for any notable events that occur. Some that should always be noted are
listed following:
Internal Movements
Breeding/Reproductive Behaviours
Acquisitions/Disposals
Health observations
Vet checks and treatments
Behavioural problems e.g. aggression
Diet updates
Weights (taken monthly)
Animals general demeanor (noted daily)

5.3 Methods of Identification

The most preferred method to positively id camel specimens is with an injectable
microchip. The issue with microchips though is the need to get up close to the camel in
order to scan for the chip. This can get risky, especially if the specimen is aggressive or
flighty.
Another preferred way is to identify through physical description or photos. Although
this may not be as conclusive as a microchip, it can be used in conjunction with a more
advanced technique. The way to identify them this way is through description of head
and body markings and body shape. Behaviour can sometimes help to id them this way
but it should not be relied upon as behaviours can change for multiple reasons.
At Symbio, the way our two specimens were identified was primarily through visual aid
as they are considerably different to one another. One is of very light colouring and
much stocker than the other who is darker and has more streamlined facial features.
Identification methods like tagging, tattooing or branding can also be used on camel
collections, but it is rather unsightly, especially for viewing public.

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Peanut Darker Fu, smaller ears and Thinner head.

Honey Lighter Fur, taller height and larger Head.
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This is the two camels housed at Symbio Wildlife Park and a general idea of how keepers ID these camels.

5.4 Routine Data Collection

Routine data collection differs from daily record keeping, as the data collected here
normally is required for part of a long-term study. Records that could be needed for this
type of collection include:
Weights
Breeding success/failure
Major health problems
Interaction with people, animals and other camels (socialization)
Growth and development (if notes taken from birth)

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6 Feeding Requirements
6.1 Diet in the Wild

The Arabian camel is classed as a browser in the wild. They possess a split upper
lip that is well suited to this purpose. This split helps them to eat leaves from
prickly trees and shrubs.

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Free ranging camels in Australia will browse on trees and select a wide variety of
plants to eat. Because of their leathery mouths, they are able to feed on
vegetation including thorns, dry vegetation and salt bushes.
A study done in Alice Springs found that within a 200km radius, camels will select
up to 82% of the available plant species 15
Camels prefer to feed on plants that are high in moisture and mineral contents.
This also includes the leaves on trees, shrubs, herbs and forbs. They will browse
upon these first and then on grass. Grass, however, is primarily eaten after rain
and before herbs and forbs is available.
Wild camels prefer plants high in salt, this needs to be replicated in their captive
diet with salt licks.
Camels have 3 stomachs for fermenting plant matter and a long large intestine
to extract the maximum nutrients out of their diet.
Although camels can go without water for extended periods, it is necessary to
always provide enough clean water daily to fulfill its requirements.

6.2 Captive Diet

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Captive camels require a diet high in bulk. This can be estimated at

approximately of a bale per camel per day.
Camels can be introduced to supplements or pelleted foods in their diet, but
care must be taken to gradually introduce fresh cut browse as bloat can result.
Camels should be fed on a diet of hay, grains, browse and fruit and veg.
Types of hay that can be fed are barley hay, oaten hay or meadow hay. Lucerne
hay can be fed occasionally and only in small amounts as it is very high in
nutrients.

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Camels that diet includes barley grass or similar should receive regular mouth
checks as the seeds can collect in the gums and under the tongue.
In lactating cows and during breeding, feed amounts must be increased to
ensure that there is a minimum weight loss as poor nutrition will result in
decreased milk production and a higher mortality rate in calves. Camels calves
are highly dependent on milk in their diet, much more so than cattle of a similar
age.
Browse can be fed out daily to camels, although when introducing into the diet
this should be done gradually.
Browse can also double as a good enrichment item and can be recycled out to
the camels once other animals have finished eating them. E.g. Koalas eat the tips
off the browse but leave many leaves behind. The camels will eat these leaves
and also strip the bark off the braches.
Koala browse is needed daily and so old braches can be given to camels daily or
as available.
Some examples of browse that may be fed out to camels are:
Scribbly Gum
Eucalyptus Gum
Red Gum
Melaleuca
Swamp Mahogany
Grey Gum
There are many other species of browse that you may come across but generally
what your koalas eat will be just as good for your Arabian Camel.
If your park does not care for koalas, browse can either be missed from the diet
of the Arabian Camel, with an increase in hay feeds or fruit/veg feeds. Or browse
can be cut occasionally from nearby species of trees.
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Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
3 biscuits of Barley Hay (Morning)
Tuesday & Thursday:
1 biscuit of Barley hay + 1 bucket of grain ( Chaff & Stud) (Morning)
Daily or as available:
1 black crate of assorted Fruits and Veg (Afternoon)
1 large branch of browse (2x smaller branches) (Afternoon)
Note:
Fruit/Veg trays made up with left over delivered food from that day.
N.B. Increased feed for males/lactating females/pregnant females and social
groups. See 10.11 Breeding Diet.

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6.3 Supplements

Camels need to be supplemented in their diet with salt licks. These should ideally
be a softer type of block then used with other hooved stock as camels have
softer tongues.
Salt licks should be fed out 1 per week per camel. E.g. if you have 4 camels in an
enclosure, then 4 per week. (only a rough guide, may vary on individual camels)
Salt licks contain all mineral nutrients needed by camels and they provide an
essential part of daily feeding. Salt licks are long-lasting and cannot be bitten.
Some may also come hanging off a rope for easy hanging within the enclosure.
(See Appendix D for Manufacturers Details)
Other supplements that may be advisable to provide are Vitamin E and selenium.
Vitamin E and selenium are common deficiencies in young camel calves and
prevention via supplementation should start when young.
If the mother and calf are fed a diet containing at least 0.1-0.5mg/kg of selenium
per day and over 100mg of vitamin E, then problems arising from deficiencies
will be avoided.
The recommended product to use is a daily oral supplement called RAVNET E
1000.
Dosage and Administration: (Mix well into feed daily)
Pregnant & lactating females:
50g/day
Young camels less than 300kgs:
50g/day
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Note: Avoid mixing supplement into feed containing iron supplements as the
iron may reduce the potency and bioavailability of the Vitamin E.
(See Appendix E for Manufacturers Details)
To mimic the digestive process of the camel, some institutions also recommend
providing supplements known as protected proteins. E.g. canola or cottonseed
meal. It has been found that a diet including these proteins will assist in weight
gain for camels in poor condition.

6.4 Presentation of Food

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Feeding facilities should allow for access by all camels housed in an exhibit, e.g.
multiple stations. They should be kept clean and in good condition.
Camels should be fed off the ground as it reduces waste, consumption of dirt or
sand and reduces the transmission of internal parasites.
Camels will mistakenly eat objects like bailing twine or plastic so care must be
taken to remove these harmful objects before feeding.
Camels can be fed via troughs, hopper feeders or grain bags.

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A grain bag feeder

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They should be situated over a concrete base to avoid consumption of dirt and
sand. This also allows for easy hose cleaning of troughs and surrounding areas.
Camels will generally be fed their hay and grains of a morning and behavioral
items such as browse and fruit/veg trays of an afternoon.
Browse when fed out should be hung up in the exhibit where possible, in trees or
over fences, or placed on thick grassy sections. Again not feeding on dirt or sand.
N.B. Avoid elevating Feeder bags or hoppers to high as food particles may fall
into and irritate the animals eyes.

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Handling and Transport

OH&S NOTE:
Capture and restraint of Arabian Camels can pose an OH&S risk as they are a declared
dangerous animal (males bulls) and also as a hazardous animal (females cows).
They have the ability to deliver a kick in all directions and their teeth can cause severe
injury.
For more information on the risks involved: see OH&S risks at the beginning of the
guidelines.
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Male: Dangerous
Female: Hazardous
The Arabian Camel, although normally well-tempered and manageable as a collection
species is rated as dangerous and hazardous for male and female specimens
respectively because they have the ability to cause significant injury and possibility of
death.
The Camel is a tall, heavy mammal weighing in at 400-600kg. Servicing their enclosures
can be risky, especially during the rutting (breeding) season when males, if housed with
females, may undertake in fights to show dominance or they may become very pushy
with keeping personnel.
The solution to that problem, as long as specimens are not wanted for breeding, is to
castrate them, as this eliminates the aggressive behaviours. However if the camels are
wanted for breeding, it is best to keep the sexes separate until the most opportune
moment for breeding. To service them safely during this time, it is recommended to
have facilities to separate them from keepers whilst in the exhibit (holding pen).
Even when not in breeding season, both male and female camels still have the
equipment to cause serious harm. Camels have the extraordinary ability to kick in
obscure directions, even to the side, which means one must give a camel a wide berth in
all directions when walking near them.
Another tool the camel has is their ferocious looking teeth. A camel processes quite
large incisors and canine teeth that direct back in towards the mouth. This gives them
the ability to scalp the skin of a keepers head or inflict a very nasty bite if given the
opportunity.
One of the most well known risks of working with camels is their reputation for spitting
a foul smelling stream of stomach contents when aggravated or annoyed. This can
hopefully be avoided though if your camels are housed in a calm environment and
respected.

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7.1 Timing of Capture and Handling

Captive:
For a captive institution, the best time for capture would be early morning
before the public arrive and whilst the Camels are still resting. This is also a good
idea if the Camels are held in a secure night den as they will already be in a
smaller holding area and partially captured.

Wild:
In a wild environment, it would be beneficial to attempt capture in the early
morning or late evening. This is because you do not want to muster a herd of
camels in the heat of the day, for their protection and yours.
Early morning would be preferable out of these options as more daylight is
available to spot the Camels, which can blend in easily to the environment to the
untrained eye.

7.2 Catching Bags

Not Applicable to the capture and restraint of Arabian Camels

7.3 Capture and Restraint Techniques

Captive:
In a captive environment, Camels can be captured with much less difficulty as
they can be easily conditioned using food as a reward and are generally more
relaxed around people.
Ideally the camel should be conditioned to crush system. From here, depending
on the temperament of the Camel, they can be either led onto a transport
vehicle via a halter or through a raceway. Food can act as a beneficial tool and
most camels will willingly follow for a bit of their favourite hay or fruit.
If the Camel is particularly stressed, it can be injected with a long acting sedative
whilst in restraint and then mechanically transported into a waiting vehicle.

An example portable crush system that can be adapted for use with Camels.
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Wild:
For capture in the wild the following steps should be followed. Remembering
that these are wild camels and will pose an increased OH&S risk to the people
involved.
In the wild, mobs of camels are scattered and generally need to be mustered
into larger herds. This can be done via methods of horse, motorbikes,
helicopters, vehicles or traps.
Breeding season occurs during July to December, but bull camels will become
increasingly more aggressive in the months of March to August (Autumn &
Winter) whilst they are in rut.
Trapping:
Camels can be captured using traps. The way to catch camels via this method is
to keep the traps closed over a series of days, allowing the camels to get
accustomed to the feeling of the traps on their ribs. Once they are used to the
trap, the camels will use the trap without concern and teach others to walk
through it. Traps should be placed near a water source and sometimes the use of
more attractive foods, e.g. salt licks, may encourage more use.

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NOTE: Some wild caught Camels and occasionally captive camels, may require
tranquillising for transportation with a long-acting sedative. Ensure vet
treatment is on hand during these situations at all times.
Mustering:
Camels can be captured via mustering using horses, helicopters, vehicles or
motorbikes. The most preferred method is using horses as it tends not to stress
the camels as other methods may.
Portable or fixed yards should be set up in a location that prevents the camels
being herded from seeing them until it is too late for evasion.
For efficient herding the yards should have 100m long wings of hessian or similar
material that act as a raceway to herd the group onto the yard.

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If camels are captured as individuals, they must be tied in their normal resting
position in a manner that will not cause injury. Whilst tied in this position, the
rear legs should not be tied together to allow the camel to partially stand.
Camels must not be tied to trees or structures via a halter or ropes around the
neck, as strangulation may result. This can occur because once a camel begins to
sit down it cannot re-stand until it has sat all the way down.

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7.4 Weighing and Examination

Examination:
For medical and health examinations, young camels can be examined whilst
standing, whereas adult camels will require some form of restraint. They can be
restrained standing or in the normal resting position (sternal recumbancy). They
may also be restrained in a mechanical restraint, such as a crush.
Once restrained, physical examinations (both distant and close) can be
undertaken, ideally by an informed professional.
Note: Ensure the legs of a camel are well restrained within the restraint system
or injury may occur to the examiner.

Weight:
For taking the weights of camels it would be a good idea to firstly condition the
animal using food as a reward. Camels can be conditioned to stand in one place
of the enclosure, which can be set up as a weight station.
Here they can either be restrained over the scales or kept there with the offer of
food.
A method to note would be to lightly cover the scales with sand (will need to be
minused of the total weight) to deaden the noise of walking onto it, which may
frighten the camel. Especially young camels or newly handled.

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7.5 Release

To release a captive camel into a new enclosure it would be preferable to do so

in the early morning. This provides the camel with the entire day to accustom to
its new surroundings.
By providing a small amount of feed within its enclosure, this will act as
reassurance to calm the camel.
Camels, depending on their temperament, may arrive at their destination
spooked and flighty. To release within the enclosure it would be best to place
the transport box into an isolated corner (if truck, may need a ramp, etc) and
allow the camel to leave the box itself.
The size of the enclosure should allow the camel, if need be, to race out of the
box and away from it without impaling itself on a fence barrier.
Any loose enclosure furniture should be removed for the period of release and
adjustment.
It would also be advisable to place visual and physical barriers, e.g. hessian sacks,
to the corners of sharp turns or fences within the enclosure.

7.6 Transport Requirements

7.6.1 Box Design

Small Camels
(Size not exceeding 1.5m, 5ft)

Materials:
Must be made out of wood or metal and rubber. Burlap bags or canvas can be
used for padding within the box or as light reduction.
Dimensions:
The height and width of the container needs to allow the camel to stand erect
with its head extended. The box must restrict movement sufficiently enough so
that the camel cannot turn around, nor have the space to kick out and damage
the container.
The dimensions will vary depending on the individual sizes of the camels needing
transport.
Frame:
Must be made of at least 2.5cm of solid wood, or of metal parts bolted or
screwed together.
Additional metal bracing around the entire container will be required if the
weight of the container, plus the animal exceeds 60kgs.
Sides:
The sides of the container must be made of suitable plywood or similar material.
The material must closely line the frame of the container up to a level slightly
above the animals eyes. Above this level the sides should be louvered or slatted
for ventilation extending to the roof.

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The interior of the sides must be completely smooth.

Floor:
The base of the container must be solid and leak-proof. To give the floor a firm
foothold, it must be made of either pegboard or slats bolted together.
A droppings tray must be put additionally under the flooring to prevent any
excreta escaping.
Roof:
Must be slatted. If padding is required for the roof of the container, soft
materials such as shavings, can be stuffed under the rubber, canvas or burlap
coverings.
Doors:
A hinged or sliding entry/exit door must be provided. They must be fasted in
such a way so that they cannot accidently be opened. The doors must provide
the same ventilation requirements as the sides.
Ventilation:
The ventilations slats or louvers must be spaced with 2.5cm spacing and must be
present on all fours sides and the roof, above eye level.
Slots and holes must be covered with a fine wire mesh that will not allow any
part of the camel to protrude.
If the mesh is on the inside of the container all edges must be protected to
prevent injury to the animal.
Spacer bars/Handles:
Handles must be provided to a depth of 2.5cm and must form the framework of
the container.
Forklift Extrusions:
Must be provided if the total weight of the container plus the animal exceeds
60kgs.

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Example of transporting a camel under the height of 1.5m.

Large Camels
(Size exceeding 1.5m, 5ft)

Materials:
Must be made of metal or wood and have suitable padding
Dimensions:
The dimensions of the stalls must be in proportion to the size of the camel,
enough to restrict excessive movement during transport.
The width of the stall must be the width of the camel at its widest point plus an
extra minimum space of 7.6cm on each side. 15.2cm extra width in total.
Frame:
Must be made of strong construction, either be welded or bolted together with
no projections internally that could injury the camel.
Sides:
The sides of the container must be made of suitable plywood or similar material.
The material must closely line the frame of the container up to a level slightly
above the animals eyes. Above this level the sides should be louvered or slatted
for ventilation extending to the roof.
The interior must be smooth and all reinforcing plates must be covered with
protective material. The whole interior may be padded, but the lower part of the
internal sides must be covered with protective matting approximately 5cm thick.
Interior padding should be of foam plastic or rubber allowing easy and repeated
cleaning.
If transporting in a stall, the head end must be notched and padded to accept
the neck of the animal. When closed stalls are being used, there must be a
padded chest bar fitted at shoulder height to prevent the camel moving forward.
For multiple stalls, there must be partitions between the heads to prevent them
from making contact with each other.

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Attached to the sides must be a secure point for a halter rope to be fastened
during transport if necessary.
Floor:
The base of the container must be solid and leak-proof. To give the floor a firm
foothold, it must be made of either pegboard or slats bolted together.
A droppings tray must be put additionally under the flooring to prevent any
excreta escaping.
Roof:
Must be slatted. If padding is required for the roof of the container, soft
materials such as shavings, can be stuffed under the rubber, canvas or burlap
coverings.
Doors:
At the head or rear end of the stall, doors must have a secure means of fastening
that is easy to operate, smooth and will not cause injury to the camel.
There must be enough room for access at the ends for an attendant to reach the
head or hindquarters of the camel during transport.
Securing Provisions:
On the outside walls must be tie down provisions to allow the stalls to be tied to
an aircraft pallet or floor.
Forklift Extrusions:
Must be provided if the total weight of the container plus the animal exceeds
60kgs.

Examples of transport boxes for large camels.

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7.6.2 Furnishings

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Within the transport containers, furnishings used will be to provide additional

padding and protection for the animals.
Examples of these are: shavings, foam plastic, rubber, canvas or burlap.

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These furnishings can also be used to reduce the amount of light entering the
container and assist in keeping the camel calm during transport.

7.6.3 Water and Food

Food and water containers must be provided in the store and have outside
access from a hinged bolted flap.
Water:
Water should be given to the camel up until loading onto the transport
container. Water does not need to be provided whilst in transport but should be
provided at regular intervals when stopped.
Food:
Before departure, the Camel should be fed a normal ration, but be careful not to
overfeed.
Feeding is not required during the first 24 hours of transport. If transport time is
longer than this, fodder must be provided at a stopped interval. But again, care
must be taken not to overfeed.

7.6.4 Animals per Box

Small Camels
Should be transported singly, due to their size and weight.
Large Camels
Should be transported singly either in a single stall with canopy or in a bulk crate.
For Large numbers of camels being transported, it may be acceptable, with
permission, to transport on a single deck trailer. In this situation camels will tend
to sit down for the duration of the journey so enough space is needed to allow
all camels to sit comfortably and not lie or trip over one another.

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7.6.5 Timing of Transportation

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Loading on to the transport container must occur as close to departure as

possible, preferably within 30 minutes, and unloading must begin within 30
minutes of arrival.

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If transporting during the day, adequate stops must be made to allow watering
of animals.

7.6.6 Release from Box

Unloading from the transport box must occur within 30 minutes of arrival at the
destination.
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8 Health Requirements
8.1 Daily Health Checks
Daily Health Checks must be performed whenever entering an exhibit with an
animal or whenever passing exhibits. Simply, as a keeper you should be observing
your animals at all times of the day.
It is a good idea to begin a health check with a distant examination. This should be
done by ensuring that the animal cannot see you as they may not display any signs
of illness when they know a keeper is nearby.

Distant Examination Routine:

- Check for posture; are they standing correctly or sitting, are they
distributing weight evenly on all four limbs, check their body condition,
does the coat look healthy and are they of a good weight.
- Analyse their behaviour, are they alert and active, are they aware of their
surroundings, do they seems calm or stressed.
- Check the surroundings of the enclosure, is all furniture in place, is there
anything that looks abnormal.

Once the Camel notices you approaching you should begin your close up exam. If the
Camel will allow you close enough to it or it is conditioned to allow you to complete a
physical health check then this should be done at this time as well.

Close Up Examination:
- Check eyes, nose and ears are clear and free of discharge
- Check around the genital and anus of the Camel for any abnormal
discharge or irritation
- Check the body condition of the Camel, does it have good weight, are the
ribs protruding noticeably or do they look like they are overweight.
- If possible check the condition of their pads for cracks and injuries
- Ensure no injuries are present on the camel, or no open wounds or cuts
- Skin should also be checked for irritations (e.g. Mange), as these things
need to be detected early for quick and successful treatment
- Look around the exhibit, has their food and water been untouched over
night, have they been fed inappropriate meals, have they been left
without water.

Whilst cleaning the enclosure, exam the faeces you are picking up.
Faecal Examination:
- Ensure the faeces is firmly compacted into large, round pellets or as is
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- Does the camel have diarrhoea or abnormal coloured stools,

- Has food been passed out without been fully digested or is there
abnormal objects in the faeces
- Is blood present in the faeces or around the enclosure anywhere
If more than one Camel is housed in the same exhibit, observe the dynamics between
the animals.
Dynamics of the Group:
- Is one individual hording/guarding the food source
- Are any individuals being bullied by other camels?
- Camels are a very social animal and will interact with each other. Is this
occurring?
Whenever you are in the enclosure with your animals all of these observations must be
made. Animals can only show us signs of illnesses; they are not able to tell us the
symptoms they are suffering. You need to understand what is normal for your Camels
individually and use these observations to tell when something does not appear right.
In a lot of these circumstances it is your gut feeling you have to go with. It is better to
have reported something that ends up insignificant, than to ignore something that is life
threatening to your animal.
If any observations are made, it is recommended to immediately advise someone higher
up in the chain (e.g. Supervisor) as they can organize for a more thorough and
professional health checks (e.g. Vets checks, fecal samples) to be made.

8.2 Detailed Physical Examination

This exam should also be done as an Annual Medical Check.
If any observations are made during your daily health checks then the next step, after
advising your supervisor, is to perform a more detailed and extensive physical
examination, usually done with an experienced Veterinarian.
To begin this exam you may lead your Camel into a crush, if so conditioned, or you may
halter the camel and tie to a post to restrain. A crush would be recommended to reduce
the probability of injuries that can be sustained from a camel, especially if they are in
pain.

8.2.1 Chemical Restraint

If necessary, because of stress reasons, the Camel can be anesthetised for the physical
examination, (Generally only in extreme cases, as they are a hardly and tolerable
animal). In general, a Camel should be able to withstand the physical examination with

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no great stress, however if the individual is already quite ill, this may be the best option
as further stress to the illness could increase the damage.
Keepers must remember though, that anesthetising an animal can also be quite stressful
to an animal itself. If this is a necessary step, you should ensure that their environment
is adapted to reduce the stress when coming out of the anesthetic. E.g. remove objects
that could cause the Camel injury, section off a smaller section of the exhibit that is out
of the public eye and away from other enclosure occupants.
If as a keeper, you believe sedation will be necessary, ensure the camel does not eat for
24-36 hours prior to avoid it bringing up the contents of the rumen and choke on them.
It should also not be allowed to drink for 12 hours beforehand.
Provide plenty of water after the procedure as they may need it as they come around,
but do not feed immediately, wait until they have completely recovered and then
introduce food slowly. This may take a few hours before they are completely free of any
after effects.
The Camel should be monitored regularly for the rest of that day for any adverse affects
to the procedure.

8.2.2 Physical Examination

Physical Examination:
- Firstly the camel should be weighed and the weight recorded. As a
general rule your camel should be weighed on acquisition into the
collection, and then every 3-4 months, or as deemed necessary. This
record keeping will be of benefit as you can compare the weight of the
camel now as to how much it weighed at last check. This will also give
you an indication of how much the individual should generally weigh.
- Then a close up examination of the eyes, nose, ears and mouth. Checks
for any abnormal discharge, blood present, teeth rotting or ground down,
and foreign objects embedded, ensure they are all clear and all mucus
membranes are a nice pink, oxygenated colour.
- A physical rectal and vaginal (with females) exam should also be done,
especially in the case where diarrhoea is present. Around these areas
ensure no abnormal colouring, discharge, blood or irritations are present.
A faecal sample, if not already done, should be taken at this point for
testing.
- Blood collection can be done at this time for testing. This must be done
by a Veterinarian and is usually taken from the jugular vein on the
underside of the neck. As a keeper you will probably be needed to
restrain the camel for successful withdrawal.
- If skin irritations have been noted, it is also good to take a skin scraping
to check for mites or similar. These can be serious as they may cause
serious Mange issues.

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At this time, if possible, you should check the Camels hooves. This may be
necessary if the individual has been favouring one foot and not
distributing its weight evenly. The Camel should have a clear, broad, flat,
leathery pad that is free from injuries or irritations.

Top View of a Camels Hoof, note the broad way it sits.

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8.3 Routine Treatments

Worming:
- Camels are very susceptible to whipworms which are not covered
by the common worming drug Ivermectin. To cover Camels for all
worms they should receive both Ivermectin (which covers all other
worm parasites) and Panacur (effective against whipworms).
- Worming is recommended every 2 months in a high risk locale but
this can be tailored to suit individual circumstances.
- TIP: It is recommended to alternate Ivermectin and Panacur each
time dosage occurs to prevent whipworm from developing a
resistance to the Panacur.
Ivermectin 28
Benzelmin
Panacur 30
(Sheep formulation
Concentrate 29
(25 or Synanthic,
0.8 g/L)
(Given at Horse
Given at double the
Strength)
Horse dose)
Dosage Rate for
1 ml per 5 kg
0.25-0.5 ml
1 ml per 10
Camels 31
per kg body
kg body
body weight.
weight.
weight.
Dosage via
Dosage via
Dosage via
food source
food source
food source
or directly
into the
mouth.
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MSDS Appendix M
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MSDS Appendix N
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MSDS Appendix O
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Skin Tests:
- Skin scrapings should be taken monthly. This is testing for mites
that cause mange in Camels. As mange is visible to the naked eye
and can become a serious problem in just 2-3 weeks after
contracting it, it is recommended that if your institution has the
facilities, scrapings should be taken every 4 weeks as a preventative
method.
- If scraping comes back positive for mites, it is recommended to
treat immediately with a pour on treatment of Ivermectin. For
more information regarding the signs and treatment in Camels, See
Known Health Problems :Mange)

Vaccinations:
- All Camels in your care should be vaccinated annually with
Clostridium CD/T Vaccine.
- If vaccinating an animal for the first time they will need a booster
shot one month after the initial shot.
- An additional vaccine, not necessary in Australia, but maybe
necessary on other Countries (e.g. USA) is the vaccine for Rabies.

Vaccinations for Pregnant Camels:

- Pregnant Camels should still receive their annual vaccine as above.
- It is also recommended to give them a booster shot 2 months
before calving to ensure their colostrums contains the antibodies
against diseases.
- It is also necessary to give the pregnant mother an Endovac Bovi
vaccine at the same time as their annual CD/T vaccine to protect
the calf from contracting gram negative infections (e.g. Salmonella
and E.Coli).

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8.4 Known Health Problems

SARCOPTIC MANGE
Sarcoptes scabiei var cameli
Mange is a highly contagious skin disease that causes severe itchiness, poor growth and
health and can even cause death in Camels. It is one of the most common diseases in
Camels, especially if kept in temperate regions or areas with an extended wet season.

Cause:
- Mange is caused by a parasitic mite that burrows in under the hair
follicle and lays its eggs. This begins an allergic reaction that
develops into the recognizable signs of Mange.

Signs:
-

Begins as small bumps in the skin surface

Hair loss and raw weeping skin
Thickening and scabbing of the skin
Severe itching or rubbing against objects
Weight loss, causing the camel to become weak and anemic
Secondary infections pneumonia, fly strike.

Location:
- Begins in the armpits or groin area
- Spreads to the entire body, except the hump

Diagnosis:
- Take a skin sample from the edge of the scabs from 3 different
places on the body and check for mites or eggs under a
microscope.

Transmission:
- If one camel in your collection is diagnosed with mange, chances
are your other camels, although not yet displaying signs have
been infected also.
- It is highly contagious and recommendation would be to treat
one, treat all.
- It is transmitted through direct contact between camels or
indirect camels through equipment of rubbing posts. This is
possible as the mites can survive for up to 2 weeks outside of a
host.

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Mange
Treatments

Zoonotic:
- Mange is a zoonotic disease but it is rare for a human to catch it.
- It often affects us on the palms and in between fingers, though it
generally heals itself quickly as the mites will disappear within a
few days.
- Symptoms in humans will disappear in 1-3 weeks after mites have
disappeared.

Prevention:
- Quarantine or isolation of infected animals to protect the rest of
your captive herd
- Remove infected equipment from exhibits.

Treatment:
- Inject Ivermectin under the Camels skin
- There are a range of treatments available, although pour-on
treatments come highly recommended.

Amitraz
250 mg/L 32

Quintiophos
0.02% 33

Deltamethrin
1% 34

Diazinon
0.05-0.1% 35

Gamma BHC
0.0250.05% 36

2 ml per
litre of
water
Pour on
treatment

10 ml per
18 litres of
water
Pour on
treatment

2.4 ml per
litre of
water
Pour on
treatment

Make up
per
directions
on package
as a 0.050.1%
solution

8 g sachet
in 4 litres
of water
Pour on
treatment

Apply all treatments 2-3 times over a 7-10 day period. Continue until all signs have
disappeared.
CAUTION: These drugs are all acaricides and are poisonous. Wear appropriate PPE
(Gloves, goggles, masks) when using.
Store in correct conditions and in an authorized only area.

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MSDS Appendix P
MSDS Appendix Q
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MSDS Appendix R
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MSDS Appendix S
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MSDS Appendix T
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Injections: 37

Mange
Treatments
Injections

Ivermectin 38
0.2 mg/kg body weight
(e.g. 1 ml / 50 kg)
Inject Ivermectin under the Camels skin
Repeat after 2 weeks

Ivermectin Injections are expensive but highly successful. Always store

correctly and ensure correct dosage for continued eradication of mange
mites.

Sarcoptic Mange on a Camels Face

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Advanced Stage of Sarcoptic Mange on a Camels hind Leg

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Formula to estimate a Camels weight. See Appendix G.

MSDS Appendix M
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TICKS

Cause:
- Ticks are external parasites that attach to the Camels skin and
suck blood. The two main types of ticks affecting camels are
Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Brown Dog Tick), and Boophilus
microplus (Cattle Tick).

Signs:
-

Ticks on the body

Itchiness or irritation at tick locations
Bites may become infected
Extensive bleeding or anemia (if large number of ticks are present)
Weakness or loss of weight
Conjunctivitis (if ticks are present around the eyes)
Paralysis (if large number of ticks are present)

Location:
- Base of the Tail and around the anus
- Groin and armpits
- Around the eyes and ears

Zoonotic:
- Ticks can be zoonotic and transfer from Camels to a human host
- They may carry diseases, harmless in the camel, but that can
affect humans. E.g. Q-fever

Prevention:
- Avoid overcrowding. Stick to EAPA standards and then some.
- If exhibiting in a tick prone area, regularly smear affected areas
with an anti-tick ointment or a pour on.

Treatment:
- You can remove the ticks by hand by pulling hard on its body and
slowly turning and pulling the tick
- After removal kill the ticks by squashing them or dropping them
into a can of mineral oil
- Use a pour on treatment such as Ivomec (Sheep Brand) that
advertises to kill external parasites. Use as the dosage rate
suggests or at double the horse strength
- This same treatment can be used for external parasites such as
lice and fleas also.

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Brown Dog Tick affecting Camels

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Cattle Tick affecting Camels

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INTERNAL PARASITES (WORMS)

The internal parasites a Camel can suffer from are Tapeworms, roundworms, stomach
worms and helminthiasis.

Cause:
- The types of worms camels can suffer from vary from area to
area. Camels become infected by eating plants that contain worm
eggs or larvae.

Signs:
-

Location:

Type of Worm
Stomach worms
(nematodes)
Other Roundworms
(nematodes)

Tapeworms
(cestodes)

General weakness or apathy

Diarrhoea, can alternate between constipation also
Pain in the gut region
May eat sand if available to attain minerals
Anemia
Lack of appetite
Death after several weeks if left untreated (extreme cases)

Worm Species
Haemonchus longistipes

Infective location
Stomach

Cooperia pectinata
Impalaia tuberculata
Oesophagostomum columbianum
Strongyloides papillosus
Trichostrongylus probolurus
Moniezia expansa
Stilesia vittata

Stomach
Intestines

Intestines

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Diagnosis:
- if you suspect your camel has worms, take a faecal sample to
check for worm eggs or larvae under a microscope

Prevention:
- Provide camels with salt licks (sodium chloride)
- Clean enclosures thoroughly and regularly of faeces
- Ensure water source is not contaminated by faeces
- Stick to an organized worming schedule (See Routine Treatments
8.3)

Treatment:

Routine
Treatments for
Camels to prevent
worms
Dosage Rate for
Camels

Ivermectin 44
(Sheep formulation
0.8 g/L)

0.25-0.5 ml
per kg body
weight.
Dosage via
food source

Benzelmin
Concentrate 45
(Given at Horse
Strength)
1 ml per 10
kg body
weight.
Dosage via
food source

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Treatments to
eradicate Internal
Parasites
Dosage Rate for
Camels

Ivermectin /
Ivomec 48

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0.2 mg/kg of
body weight
Injection
under the
skin

Panacur 46
(25 or Synanthic,
Given at double the
Horse dose)
1 ml per 5 kg
body weight.
Dosage via
food source
or directly
into the
mouth.

Panacur 49

5-7.5 mg/kg
of body
weight
Dosage via a
paste or
liquid into the
mouth

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MSDS Appendix M
MSDS Appendix N
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MSDS Appendix O
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Symbio Preventative Medicine Program, Created by MJC (Vet) on 21/8/2001, Located in food prep room. Refer to Appendix F.
Also refer to Appendix G for formula to estimate a Camels weight.
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MSDS Appendix M
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MSDS Appendix O
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Refer to Appendix G for formula to estimate a Camels weight.
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DIARRHOEA

Cause:
Many things can cause diarrhoea in Camels, these being:
- Infections of the stomach or intestines (bacterial or viral)
- Sudden feed changes
- Internal parasites
- Plant poisoning
- Stress (transportation, examination, treatment)
- Rut (Males only in Breeding season)

Signs:
-

Faeces changes colour and consistency

Foul smelling faeces
Weakness, loss of condition
Fever
Swollen belly
Sunken eyes

Prevention:
- Isolate sick animals to prevent transmission to healthy animals
- Control poisonous plants, do not allow camels to access areas
where they might grow
- Do not allow enclosure or water to be contaminated by faeces

Treatment:
- Find out what is causing the diarrhoea and treat the underlying
cause as well as treat for the effect of diarrhoea
- Treat with oral rehydration liquid:
Mix 200 ml Kaolin with 1 litre of water and give as a
drench (Adult dosage/half dosage for calves)
- Give a commercial anti-diarrhoea treatment by mouth
- Administer a broad-range, long-lasting antibiotic

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TEETH PROBLEMS

Cause:
- The molars in a camel can develop an irregular surface which
prevents the camel from chewing properly.
- If a tooth is missing the corresponding tooth, above or below, can
grow too big and interfere with chewing.

Signs:
-

Does not chew properly, uses one side only

Loss of body condition
Bad smell from the mouth
Grinding its teeth (Note. Males will do this deliberately when in
rut)
Teeth wearing unevenly
One tooth is longer than the others
Swelling if feed accumulates in the space of a missing tooth

Prevention:
- Providing correct nourishment and roughage to wear the teeth
down evenly

Treatment:
- Sedate the animal if necessary ( See Chemical Restraint 8.2.1)
- File the teeth to make them an even size and smooth sharp edges
- Provide 50 g per day of extra minerals and vitamins for 3 months,
via powder form.
- Adjust the diet to meet adequate nourishment and roughage
requirements to prevent further problems

8.5 Quarantine Requirements

Quarantine is essential as a preventative method of keeping our animals in both
the wild and captivity safe from disease. Quarantine employs methods that
eliminate the entry of new diseases into Australia, limit the spread of disease
around Australia and the transference of diseases out of Australia.

Quarantine protocols differ depending on the species being acquired and

facility you are located at. All transport and quarantine requirements
need to be authorized and approved by Australian Quarantine and
Inspection Service (AQIS)

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Any individuals arriving into the collection should be housed in a

separate, isolated location that follows quarantine standards.
Housing should be of non-porous environment (e.g. cement), have its
own draining and have the ability to be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Staff maintaining these enclosures must adopt a principle called Barrier
Nursing. This involves each quarantine area to have:
- Its own cleaning tools
- PPE: gloves, boots, facemasks, surgical gowns (overalls)
- Footbaths with disinfectant (F10sc/Bleach 51)
- Disinfecting areas for food bowls
- Separate waste disposal areas
Each animal will need to undergo the following procedures before being
released into the collection:
- 90 days quarantine for Camels coming overseas
- 45 days quarantine for Camels Interstate/Inter institution
- Vaccinations should be up to date (See Routine Treatments 8.2)
- 3 faecal floatations, one week apart with the last 2 coming back
negative
- 2 External/internal parasite treatments
- A full clinical examination:
Health screen
Hair collection sample and testing
Sex determination
Identification
Any other test required, e.g. urinanalysis, blood test.

NOTE:
Artiodactyla should not be translocated to or from geographic areas or populations
which are known to harbour wild or domestic ungulates infected with chronic wasting
disease, (Cervidae in USA), brucellosis, bovine tuberculosis, paratuberculosis, foot and
mouth disease, rinderpest or septicaemic pasteurellosis.

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MSDS Appendix J

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9 Behaviour
9.1 Activity

In their natural habitat, Arabian camels will spend a lot of their time browsing
and grazing on food. Their typical eating behaviour is to walk and browse over a
large area in the cooler parts of the day (diurnal dawn/dusk).
Young camels (<4-5 years) will spend more time than older camels browsing
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In the hottest parts of the day, camels will rest in the sand to keep their body
temperature at a constant temperature to limit water loss and energy usage.
This behaviour is how they can survive days and weeks without food and water.
Camels will not undergo any type of torpor or hibernation period.

Herders will rest their camels during the hottest parts of the day.

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9.2 Social Behaviour

Camels will normally live in a herd, called a caravan. They can be housed in
three different types of ways:
As an all male bachelor group.
As an all female group. Young included until a max of 5 years if
male.
As a typical herd of females led by one dominant male. (1:5-7)
At bare minimum I would recommend housing a pair of camels
together

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If housing all males together, keepers will need to observe closely during the
rutting season because once males go into rut they may be increasingly
aggressive towards each other and towards keepers.
If keeping males and they are not needed for breeding, castration is
recommended to make them a more manageable display species and to
eliminate the OH&S risks involved when male Arabian Camels go into rut.
Outside of the breeding or rutting seasons males and females will not fight or
have any territorial issues.
N.B When in rut, a male Arabian camels risk rating increases from Hazardous to
Dangerous.
Home Range Size:
An Arabian camels' home range is determined by how far it will
travel in search of food and water. This range can be any where
up to a 100 km radius.

9.3 Reproductive Behaviour

The Breeding season occurs in Australia between the months of July to

December.
The male rutting season spans from July to October in Australia.
Breeding seasons for the Arabian camel are geographically different because of
differently timed seasons. A general rule for their breeding season anywhere in
the world is that the breeding season normally always occurs in the winter
months or the rainy season.
The breeding season generally can last from 3-5 months.
Courtship displays in the Arabian camel are all displayed by the male. They are
also the signs for keepers to look out for during the breeding season that will
alert them of animals coming into rut.
Courtship Displays/Signs:
Making low noises to other males
Standing as tall as possible with repetitive swaying of the head in
all directions
Increased Aggression
Sprays urine
Frothing at the mouth
Loud gurgling sounds
Males may also inflate a fleshy pouch called the Dulaa, which hangs out of the
side of the mouth to attract females.

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Arabian Camel Bull inflating his Dulaa

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Restless
Seeks the company of the male
Bleats continuously
Develops a swollen Vulva that often produces an accompanying
discharge
Foul smell that comes from the Vulva

9.4 Bathing

It is necessary to provide captive camels with the ability to have sand or dust
baths.
Not only is this a common behaviour that is observed in wild camels is also
assists with the removal of parasites of a camels skin.
A large area in a camels' exhibit should be maintained as a loose dusty or sandy
area to encourage this natural behaviour.

A Camel having a dust bath mid trek.

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9.5 Behavioural Problems

As stated above in 9.3, Reproductive Behaviour, Keepers need to be wary of

male camels during the rutting season as they will become increasingly
aggressive towards one another and people entering their enclosure.
During the rut season keepers should not enter exhibits alone and time spent in
them should be kept to a bare minimum. Public interaction must be completely
avoided and if any of these animals are used for shows around the zoo, this
should be stopped.
Females can still be able to be used for public interaction during the breeding
season, so long as they normally have a good temperament.
If camels are bored and are not stimulated in their captive environment they
may start to display stereotypical behaviours. These include:
Continual pacing of the exhibit, wearing down a path
Standing at the entrance of their exhibit all day waiting for
keepers to enter
Complete regurgitation of food and then re-eating it. This is
different from the normal camel behaviour of regurgitating food
from the foregut to re-chew it, Cud; this does not leave the
mouth.
N.B. Every Workplace should have a set SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) in
place that addresses how to care for, handle and work with a Camel during the
Rutting season.

9.6 Signs of Stress

A sign of stress in camels can be if they are observed trying to escape. Some zoo
institutions have had problems where solitary housed animals escape from their
enclosure and will walk to another exhibit, normally other hooved stock. This
seems like they are looking for company.
If this situation occurs it would probably be a good idea to either provide more
enrichment for the camel so they dont feel lonely, or the easiest way would be
to introduce another camel, or other compatible animals.
If your camel is escaping, it would also be recommended to ascertain how they
are getting out of their exhibit and restructure so they are not able to.
Other signs of stress could be classified under self mutilation. These signs may be
things such as:
Over use of scratching posts that is causing lacerations to camel;
this may also be a sign that the camel has mange (see 8.4
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Lack of appetite If the camel goes off its food, it may be a sign
that it is stressed. This can especially be the case if something has
changed near or in the enclosure. Consider if construction is being
done nearby or if a new animal has been introduced. Observe the
dynamics of your camel herd and see if that particular camel is
being bullied and isnt being allowed to feed. If none of these are
a problem, it may be a medical issue and I would recommend
following steps to eliminate that problem.
Over-eating If you camel is gorging itself on food, this again may
be either a sign of illness or stress. Follow the steps above to
eliminate these behaviours.

9.7 Behavioural Enrichment

Behavioural enrichment can be provided through a few different approaches:

Social grouping, feeding strategies, exhibit furnishings, human interaction,
training and conditioning and sensory stimulation.
I would recommend feeding strategies, human interaction and training and
conditioning as being the most rewarding in regards to the enrichment and
wellbeing of the camels. These are also the groups camels respond the best to.

Social Grouping:

Camels are very social animals and I would not recommend housing alone as
they will easily get bored and possible display some stereotypical behaviours.
Camels will normally live in a herd, called a caravan. They can be housing three
different types of ways:
As an all male bachelor group.
As an all female and young group.
As a typical herd of females led by one dominant male.
At bare minimum I would recommend housing a pair of camels together.
Some zoos do only exhibit one camel, but they provide a great deal of
enrichment and keeper interaction that eliminates boredom in the camel.

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Feeding Strategies:

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The easiest methods of enriching animals always involve using food to

encourage them to forage and explore as they would do in the wild to search or
work for their food.

For camels such ideas can be:

Hay provided in a hopper feeder that is at head height or just
above so that they have to reach for their food.
Browse that is provided should be strung up around the exhibit so
that they mimic trees in the wild that the camels would strip the
bark off.
Provide a softer type of salt lick that can be strung up in the
exhibit that swings around as the camel tries to lick. Will provide
some harder feeding strategies.
Provide a plastic container that has had holes cut out of it. This
can then have hay and veg stuffed in it that will fall out as the
camel rolls it and plays with the container.
Scatter feeds of fruit/veg, hay and grain around the exhibit. (This
can be a way of feeding out feed out trays.)

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and also providing a container with holes that has hay inside.

Exhibit Furnishings:

Furnishings are a great way to enrich an animals life as replicating their natural
habitat is the easiest and best way.
Furniture that could be included are:
Small pond doubles as a second water source and as an
enrichment, if big enough to bath in.
Branch Hanging Areas can hang browse for natural food
enrichment.
Sandy Areas substrate allows Camels to display natural
behaviours as they are found in very sandy desert areas. E.g. sand
bathing.
Trees e.g. palm trees. Camels scratch up against the bark,
natural behavior, and is also anesthetically pleasing to the public
Logs/Hills they provide more scratching posts and areas for the
camel to climb on. Provide a natural looking exhibit.
Scratching posts these can be provided through the trees above
but other posts can also be installed.

Examples of exhibit furnishings; scratching posts, logs and sand.

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Human Interaction:

Human interaction is not always viable, especially if you have an aggressive

camel. Where possible, training and interaction should be included in your
enrichment calendar for every animal.
Some examples of how to allow human interaction with your camels are as
follows:
Walking the camel around the zoo for shows and education of the
public.
Having a camel that is trained to give the public camel rides. (Not
always applicable in a zoo institution but in other camel specialist
places.)
Daily brushing down of the camels hair after shows or for removal
of their winter coat is a great opportunity to generally interact
with the camel.

Photo of a keeper at Aus Zoo walking the camel back to her exhibit.

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Photo of a keeper brushing the winter coat of a camel.

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Training and Conditioning:

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Training and conditioning is a great way of interacting with your camel. Through
training it will also be easier for keepers to complete health checks as you can
condition the animal to allow this.
Following are some things that you can train and condition you camels to do:
Allow keepers to brush down and remove winter coats (as above).
Halter training to allow keepers to lead the camel for walks
around the zoo or to off-exhibit areas.
Conditioning of the camels to go for walking shows around the
zoo.
Conditioning of the camels to allow keepers to complete health
checks on the animal. Including checking the feet, hooves, eyes,
ears, teeth and body condition.

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A keeper checking the feet of a camel after a walk around the zoo.

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A camel wearing a halter lead to be walked.

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Sensory Stimulation:

Camels are very curious by nature and will come over to investigate anything
new and interesting that comes into their enclosure.
Use this nature to enrich them by stimulating their sense of smell
Some things keepers can do is spread new and different smells around the
exhibit and allow the camels to investigate the smells.
This type of enrichment can be used once or twice a week, though the smells
should be varied to keep animals as interested as possible.
Types of smells that can be used are:
Rose
Lavender
Vanilla
Sandalwood
Sage
Musk, etc.
Following this page is also an example weekly enrichment calendar for Arabian
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Enrichment calendar taken from own personal work and experiences.
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Example Weekly Enrichment Calendar for Arabian Camels

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Scatter Feed of
Fruit/Veg

FRIDAY

Halter and walks

training/conditio
ning

Provide
dust/sand
bath

WEDNESDAY

SATURDAY

Plastic
Container
with Hay
and Veg

Fill pool
clam shell

THURSDAY

Feed out
Trays

SUNDAY

Training.
Conditioning
for health
checks (e.g.
hooves,
teeth, etc)

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR WHEN ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE

UNAVAILABLE:

String up browse in exhibit whenever available

Brush hair off camel (esp. important to remove winter coat)
Daily walks around the zoo for shows

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9.8 Introductions and Removals

Any new additions to an established herd of camels should be done gradually.

Ideally you would have the new camel in an adjacent enclosure to the herd to
observe any signs of negative compatibility. If no negative signs is shows over a
period of a few days then the new camels should be led into the enclosure in the
early morning so that if any aggression is displayed it will be before there is
public in the park.
The new individual should be monitored in the group over the day and you
should be confident there will be no aggression before leaving the camels over
night.
If any aggression is displayed in those initial moments, remove the new camel
and lead it back to the adjacent enclosure. You can try this routine of introducing
the camel in to the exhibit for a few days in a row until the other camels accept
it.
Camels are very social animals and introductions to a new group should not be
too difficult as in the wild many different herds will come together to graze or
search for water at periods of the year.
If a camel needs to be removed from the herd, care should be taken to ensure it
is not a mother who still has young suckling. Other than that situation you do not
need to consider if the camel has a partner that will pine for it as the males are
Polygamous; this means the male of the species will mate with numerous
females throughout the breeding season.
The only situation that a camel may pine is if they are only housed as a pair and
one is left on its own. In this case I would recommend increasing enrichment for
the period it is a solitary animal to eliminate it developing any stress signs or
stereotypical behaviours.
When camels are removed for medical procedures, ensure they are 100% fit to
be introduced back into the group and will not be bullied if they are weaker (esp.
in the case of a dominant male). These individuals should be introduced back
into the herd as above, although the established group should not show any
aggressive behaviours towards them.

9.9 Intraspecific Compatibility

Camels being a social species should always be housed with other individuals.

Camels can be housed in a 3 different group types:

As an all male bachelor group.
As an all female and young group.
As a typical herd of females led by one dominant male.
If groups are maintained in any one of these three herd types then aggression
between individuals should be of a minimum.

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The only time you may get aggression occurring between any animals is if
housed in an all male group during the breeding season. Generally there will still
be one dominant male that will come into rut and this should suppress the other
males in the group. Although you may get other males in the same group come
into rut as well at this time.
In this situation it may be best to separate (physically, but not visually) the
aggressive male to prevent him causing any injuries to weaker males.
Caution at this time must also be taken by keepers as a conditioned male may
become increasingly aggressive towards camels, keepers and the public.

9.10 Interspecific Compatibility

As mentioned previously, Arabian camels are a very social species and can be
housed with various other species as well as other camels. Species they can be
housed with include:
Llama
Lama glama
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
Zebra
Equus zebra, E.quagga, E.grevyi
Ostrich
Struthio camelus
Scimitar-horned Oryx
Oryx dammah
Addax
Addax nasomaculatus
Slender-horned Gazelle
Gazella leptoceros

It is important when creating a mixed species exhibit that you consider the
following things:
Enclosure size needs to allow for different species to avoid one
another if necessary. This can be achieved by using visual barriers.
Correct feeding is difficult in a mixed species exhibit and care
needs to be taken that there are enough feeding points, relative
to different animals heights, that each individual can access
without being harassed by other animals.

It is also important to note that all individuals of a species are different, what
may work at one zoo as a mixed species exhibit, will not necessary work at your
zoo. Each situation needs to be monitored carefully to ensure there is no
aggression or fighting between different species.

Care must also be taken to monitor any animals for signs of illness. As most
species that can be housed together are all ungulates, there is a high possibility
that illnesses can be passed in to other species (e.g. Sarcoptic Mange highly
contagious). If an individual specimen is noted to look unwell, they should be
quarantined from the group immediately and their condition monitored.

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9.11 Suitability to Captivity

Arabian camels, although not a very highly published about animal, make a great
exhibit display and are very suited to captivity.
Australia is the only country with a feral population of camels, in their native
countries; they are graded as a semi-domesticated animal.
They are a very friendly and social animal and easy to train and condition. These
ideal behaviours mean that they can be trained to interact with the public via
live demonstrations that they will enjoy just as much as the crowd.
They are a relatively easy species to look after in a zoo, with no great diet
demands. They can be fed via there enrichment item for the day and they will
happily rest for most parts of the day.
They are not a shy animal so they will spend the majority, if not all the day, out
of their night areas and in full view of the public.
They can establish bonds with keepers and this will help staff to train and
condition them and also allow the public to interact closely with them.

A Keeper at Symbio Wildlife Park interacting with Arabian camel Honey.

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10 Breeding
10.1 Mating System
Arabian Camels are Polygamous; this means the male of the species will mate with
numerous females throughout the breeding season.
The most ideal breeding ratio of male camels to females (m:f) is 1:5-7. The one male will
be able to service these females while retaining his health and well-being. If kept with
too many females, the male can lose condition in his eagerness to service all the
females.
In captivity, breeding may not be advised due to the increased OH&S risk this presents
to keepers, animals and the public. Recommended ratios would be an all female group.
If males are desired, they should be castrated.
In the wild, studies have shown that a male Arabian camel will mate with up to 3
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Before mating occurs the male will approach a female from behind. He will then sniff
her genitalia and expose his teeth. This is called Flehmen. To force her down he will bite
her neck and front feet. Once she is in a sitting position the bull will mount her and rest
on top of her.

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During mating, the male will gurgle and froth from the mouth. He may also blow out his
dulaa (See 10.3.2 for details). Copulation time ranges between 7-35 minutes, with an
average time of 11-15 minutes.
Once the cow has conceived, she will refuse to lie down for the male and will curl her
tail up as he approaches her. This tail up behaviour will appear 14-16 days after a
successful mating or earlier if it is the cows first season.
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10.2 Ease of Breeding

Triggers to breed Arabian camels are thought to be increased day length and onset of
the wet season. They can also be triggered to breed by the increased availability of
vegetation.
Camels are relatively easy to breed. They need to be supplied with plenty of food and
water in the pre breeding season months to ensure their reproductive health.
If they are kept in herds of reproductively sound females and a capable bull, then
breeding these camels shouldnt be too difficult.

A Herd with their successfully born, week old Calves.

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10.3 Reproductive Condition

10.3.1 Females
Arabian camels are induced ovulators. This means that although they come into
oestrous, they are only stimulated to ovulate during the mating process.
During the period of oestrous female Arabian camels will show the following signs and
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Nervous signs of heat
Restless
Seeks the company of the male
Bleats continuously
Develops a swollen Vulva that often produces an accompanying discharge
Foul smell that comes from the Vulva

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An observation made by herders used to predict a successful pregnancy was the

behaviour that a female camel will raise her tail when a male camel or human
stranger approached.

A very pregnant Arabian camel will rest often to preserve energy

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This table is a summary of the behavioural stages or signs during an Arabian camels
Pregnancy and Birth:
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20 Days after a successful mating

45-50 Days after mating
6 months after mating
10-14 days before birth
5-7 days before birth
First stages of labour
Second stage of labour

Female refuses to lie down and curls her tail up. If this
continues 2 months into the pregnancy it is a sure sign of
positive pregnancy.
A trained Vet can insert his hand into the females
rectum and feel the enlarged left horn of the womb.
The females belly will start to grow.
The muscles above the pelvis relax, get softer and
appear to sink.
The female becomes increasingly restless, tail is held
horizontally and she will walk away from the herd. The
Vulva will swell and the udder will enlarge.
She will frequently pass urine and continuously get up
and down. This stage will last from 3-24 hours.
The water bag becomes visible in the vulva and breaks.

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30-40 minutes later

The calf is expelled whilst the mother is in a lying down

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The female will stand up to break the umbilical cord.

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Within the next 1-3 hours

The placenta (afterbirth) is expelled

10.3.2 Males
Males that are in good reproductive condition will go into what is called Rut during the
breeding season. During this time they are increasingly aggressive and keepers should
take caution when working with these animals.
Male Arabian camels will go in to rut to compete for the mating rights of the females in
the herd. If a dominate male is already present in the herd, he will be the only camel
that develops his rut. Other males in the herd will suppress their rut until they are able
to compete with the dominate bull.
Males will compete with each other by making low noises, standing as tall as possible
with repetitive swaying of the head in all directions. Upon confrontation between bulls,
they will attempt to bring each other to ground by biting the legs of the other male and
taking the head between their jaws. They will use their neck to try and push each other
in to a sitting position.
Signs that a male is coming in to Rut:
Occipital glands secrete more profusely
Increased aggression
Sprays urine
Frothing at the mouth
Loud gurgling sounds
Males may also inflate a fleshy pouch called the Dulaa, which hangs out of the side of
the mouth to attract females.

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Arabian Camel Bull inflating his Dulaa

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An individual bull may continue to be in rut for 2-4 months depending on his health,
nutritional status and dominance over the herd.
Whilst males in a captive herd are in rut, they must be continuously monitored as
weight loss may occur to the bull as rutting incurs nutritional and physical demands that
can extensively exhaust the males.
The male rutting season spans from July to October in Australia.

10.4 Techniques Used to Control Breeding

10.4.1 Males
Castration: Castrating a male camel can make them more manageable and easier to
work with. Castrated animals sometimes make a better captive display animal as they
do not come into rut and will not become aggressive towards keepers or the public.
The ideal age to castrate a male camel is between 4-6 years old. The easiest way to
castrate is to simply twist the spermatic cord and tie it off. This procedure will only take
a minimum of 2 weeks to heal, as opposed to more surgical options that may take a few
months to heal.
Castrated males will develop a much larger hump.
Note. If castrating an older male camel, do not do so during the rutting season as
more blood in present in the organs at this time and this may cause complications for
the camel and increases the chance of a fatal haemorrhage.
Separation: If you still want the camels to have the ability to breed when they are
needed to, castration would not be an option as it is irreversible. Another option is just
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to separate the sexes whilst the breeding season is on. This will require separate yards
that are a fair distance away from each other as the males will be able to smell females
in oestrous from some distance away.

10.4.2 Females
To control breeding in female camels, the separation technique is also valid. Other
techniques like using contraceptive injections are not used in camelids at present, most
people preferring to just separate the sexes. In less developed countries that breed
camels for produce they will use a more traditional method to stop females becoming
pregnant on long burdened journeys.
Traditional Methods: A method originally used by Ancient Arabs and still used today is
to introduce a round smooth stone, the size of a kidney bean or a chick pea, into the
uterus of the camel, which then repulses the advances of the male, as if she were
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Its success has not been professionally or medically proven.

10.5 Occurrence of Hybrids

The Arabian Camel is closely related to the Llama (Lama glama). A cross-breed of the
two occurred in Dubai in 1997. This hybrid was called a Cama. It was born through
artificial insemination of a female Llama with sperm from a male Camel.
The young Cama has the short ears and long tail of a camel, but has no hump and has
Llama like two toed cloven hooves.

Parents of the Cama, Male Camel and Female Llama

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The Cama at 2 days old

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Experimentation is still occurring in Dubai to inseminate a female camel with a male

Llamas sperm. Scientists believe they may be able to create a new breed that has the
most desirable trait of both Camelidae.
It is unknown if these animals could successfully mate on their own due to the large size
difference of the two. They have successfully been housed as mixed species exhibits
with no known natural cross breeding occurring.
The Arabian camel is also very closely related to the Bactrian Camel (Camelus
bactrianus).
Hybrids of the two species occur over in middle eastern areas. There are three hybrids
that occur; the F1, F2 and F3 Hybrid.
F1 Hybrid: This hybrid is half-dromedary and half-bactrian. They are the largest of all
camels and make for good draft animals. They have only one hump present.

This is a Half Dromedary and Half Bactrian Hybrid

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F2 Bactrian Camel Hybrid: This Hybrid is Bactrian Camel and Dromedary Camel.
These hybrids occur when breeding a F1 hybrid back with a Bactrian Camel. They are
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steep rocky
mountain trails.

A F2 Hybrid closely resembles a Bactrian Camel

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F2 Dromedary Camel Hybrid: This Hybrid is Dromedary Camel and Bactrian Camel.
These hybrids occur as an opposite of the F2 Hybrid. I.e. When breeding a F1 hybrid
back with a Dromedary Camel.

A F2 Hybrid closely resembles a Dromedary Camel.

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10.6 Timing of Breeding

The breeding season occurs in the winter months or the rainy season. Breeding seasons
for Arabian camels are geographically different because of differently timed seasons. In
Australia the breeding season spans from July to December, whereas in Egypt it occurs
from March to April.
The breeding season generally can last from 3-5 months. Females in the wild try to time
their births for the following wet season as this ensures enough vegetation for herself
and her offspring.

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10.7 Age at First Breeding and Last Breeding

Females:
Sexual Maturity
Reproductive Maturity
Peak Reproduction

3 years
4-5 years to 20 years (Max 30
years)
6-7 years to 20 years

Males:
Puberty (Rutting)
Sexual/Reproductive
Maturity
Peak Reproduction

3 years
6-7 years
A males' peak reproduction time is
determined by his opportunity and
length dominating over a harem.

10.8 Ability to Breed Every Year

Females can give birth regularly to young once every 2 years.
After a cow gives birth she can come back into heat as soon as one month after
parturition, depending on her health and nutrition. Healthy well-fed cows will usually
come into season 3 months later, providing it is still in the breeding season.
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10.9 Ability to Breed More than Once Per Year

If a pregnancy is carried by the female though to term and young are weaned off at the
recommended 1 year of age, then Arabian Camels do not have the ability to breed more
than once a year.
If a female loses her calf before term then she will sometimes return herself to be
serviced by the bull a few weeks to months later. If a female does lose her calf whilst in
captivity it is generally considered not to rebreed her until the following season for the
health of the female.
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10.10 Nesting, Hollow or Other Requirements

For pregnant camels an off-exhibit area should be provided where they can escape out
of public view and preferably can separate themselves from the rest of the herd.
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In the days leading up to the birth, the mother should be fed in the holding area so she
becomes comfortable within that area. Once keepers observe the signs of labour they
should lead the female into the holding area so she can be kept away from the herd.
Within the holding area should be water and food supplied and always available. The
floor should have some type of softer substrate especially if the holding floor is
concrete. E.g. Sawdust, mulch, sand or substrate of similar texture.
The exhibit holding area should be large enough to allow the camel full movement in all
directions, including turning, standing or stretching. A good rule for this would be to
make it approximately three (3) times the camels length (L) by approximately one and a
half (1) times the camels length (W). Measure this according to the largest camel in
the collection.

10.11 Breeding Diet

One of the triggers to get Arabian camels to breed is to increase of availability of food. If
the breeding season comes around and keepers wish to breed, they should begin by
increasing the feed provided to their animals.
Food should not be increased in a dramatic amount, but a suggestion could be to
change to a lower quality feed for the beginning of the season and increase the amount
of that feed. Supplementation should also be provided in the diet, an increase in these is
also recommended.
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For example; increasing browse supplied, salt licks and fruits/vegetables.

During a camels' pregnancy, the cow will require more nutrition and supplements than
the rest of the herd. Generally they can be fed separately from the rest of the herd, i.e.
in the holding area.
Example of a normal daily diet per camel: 85
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
3 biscuits of Barley Hay (Morning)
Tuesday & Thursday:
1 biscuit of Barley hay + 1 bucket of grain ( Chaff & Stud) (Morning)
Daily or as available:
1 black crate of assorted Fruits and Veg (Afternoon)
1 large branch of browse (2x smaller branches) (Afternoon)
Note:
Fruit/Veg trays made up with left over delivered food from that day.
Example of a Pregnant Camels Diet:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday:
3 biscuits of Lucerne Hay (Morning), 1-2 biscuits of Lucerne Hay Adlib + bucket of
Veg (Afternoon)
Tuesday & Thursday:
1 biscuit of Barley hay + 1 bucket of grain ( Chaff & Stud) (Morning), 1 bucket
of grain (same as the morning) (Afternoon)
Daily or as available:
1 black crate of assorted Fruits and Veg (Afternoon)
1 large branch of browse (2x smaller branches) (Afternoon)
Note:
Fruit/Veg trays made up with left over delivered food from that day.
The mother camel needs to be of peak reproduction condition to successfully carry her
calf to full term. To ensure this is maintained their nutrition and weight must be
monitored daily. If the female seems to favour a certain type of veg or grain and does
not eat enough of other feed, thought should go into varying quantities given in favour
of this, as long as she does not lose any nutritional value from minimizing some foods.

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10.12 Oestrous Cycle and Gestation Period

Once the breeding season has begun, a female will come into heat every 20-25 days
until she is mated by a male.
Camels are induced ovulators; this means they are stimulated to ovulate when they are
mated by the bull.
The gestation period for an Arabian camel is on average 13 months (390-410 days). The
pregnancy can last for a minimum of 12.5 months to a maximum of 14 months. Outside
of these periods complications may occur with the calf.

10.13 Litter Size

Arabian camels generally only give birth to one calf per season. Although in some areas
twins have been recorded.

A Young calf suckles from her mother.

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artificially splitting a females embryo in two.

10.14 Age at Weaning

Camel calves are not independent from the mother until an average age of 1 year. They
can be weaned at a minimum age of 3 months or it can be extended to an age of 2
years.
In captivity it is recommended to wean the calf of its mother at 1 year of age.
Calves will begin to graze on solids when they are about 3-4 weeks old.
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If the mother dies during birth or complications arise, it is not common for other
females to accept orphaned young. These calves will have to be hand raised.
Calves can be removed and raised in a nursery situation with other young camels. Once
they are weaned off milk they should slowly be re introduced to the herd.

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Once a calf is weaned off its mother, the cow can come back into oestrous a minimum
of one month later, although that time frame is quite rare. It is more common for cows
to return to oestrous any time from 3-12 months later.

10.15 Age of Removal from Parents

In the wild a calf would be completely weaned off by 2 years of age, although they will
remain close to their mothers until the age of 5 years old.
Female calves will generally remain in the same herd as their mother, whereas bull
calves will leave as they reach sexual maturity to join a bachelor group until they can
mate during breeding seasons.
The earliest time a calf can be taken from its mother and hand raised, with no
complications, is 6 weeks. The mother produces colostrums for the first 5 days after
parturition and it is not recommended to remove before this time.

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10.16 Growth and Development

Prenatal growth of a Camel foetus.

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Young camels are born very precocious.

General Development Stages:
Age:
Birth
Eyes open, thick wooly coat
Weight: 30-40 kgs (66-88 lbs)
1 month
Begins eating solids
Development of hump starts
1 year
Age the young is weaned
Weight: 150-180 kgs (331-397
lbs)
Camels will reach their mature weight at 4-9 years old. This weight is 400-600 kgs and
300-500 kgs for males and females respectively.
Measurements of a calf should be taken of a morning before being watered so they can
be accurate.
Young camels can be aged also by examining their teeth. They have 22 deciduous or
milk teeth:
1 incisor, 1 canine and 3 premolars on either side Upper Jaw
3 incisor, 1 canine and 2 premolars on either side Lower Jaw

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Birth
No teeth
1 month
2 pairs incisors, 3 pairs emerging
3 months
Canines emerging
1 year
Canines and all 3 pairs grown
2 years
Incisors worn and separated
3 years
Incisors well worn and separated
4 years
Incisors heavily worn, beginning to fall out
5 years
First permanent teeth (incisors 1) emerged
6 years
Permanent incisors 2 emerged and grown
7 years
Permanent incisors 3 emerged and grown, permanent
canines growing
8 years
Incisors worn, canines half grown
9 years
Incisors more worn, canines fully grown
Older Camels Teeth worn, incisors stand vertically
If keepers are unable or do not have access to a weighing mechanism, following is a
guide to estimating a camels weight.
FORMULA:
Weight in Kg = Shoulder Height x Chest girth x Hump Girth x 50 91

Shoulder Height: Height of Shoulder in Metres

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A field manual of Camel Diseases, Page 24

Formula and diagram taken from A Field Manual of Camel Diseases, on Page 22.

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Chest Girth: Distance in metres around the Camels chest, measured in front of the
hump and behind the front legs and chest pad
Hump Girth: Distance in metres around the Camels body, measured at its widest point,
from the top of the hump and around the belly
Example:
Shoulder Height:
Chest Girth:
Hump Girth:
Weight in Kgs:

1.95 m
2.00 m
2.20 m
1.95 x 2.00 x 2.20 x 50 = 429 Kgs

Following is another chart that can be used to monitor the growth and development of
a young calf. The growth rate is in the percentage of growth relative to their birth
weight.

The postnatal growth performance of young dromedaries.

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11 Artificial Rearing of Mammals

11.1 Housing

For the housing of a newborn calf it is best for the safety of the calf and
supervising keepers if it is kept separate from the rest of the captive herd for the
first few weeks of life. This can be achieved by housing the cow and calf in the
night den. The den can be sectioned off to provide the protection and privacy a
newborn calf will need.
In the wild, female camels will normally move away from the herd to give birth
and will return to the herd once the calf has survived a first few days.
If the mother has rejected the calf or it has been removed for hand rearing then
the calf will need to be housed in a secure, warm environment. An old storage
container can work extremely well in this case.
Storage containers can be used to house a newborn camel. Lining should be
placed within the container. This is a good alternate home for a camel as it can
protect from cold draughts and adverse weather overnight.
During warm weather the calf can be housed in an outside pen. This allows the
calf to explore and experience the outside world.

Storage containers can be used to house a newborn camel. Lining should be placed within the container. This is a good alternate
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home for a camel as it can protect from cold draughts and adverse weather overnight.

An example of an outside pen that a calf can be allowed to roam on during the day.

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11.2 Temperature Requirements

Camel calves do not generally require any temperature gradients or temperature

control if they are being parent raised. The mother should help to keep her calf
warm overnight.
Keepers should assist the mother though by housing them in an overnight
shelter that can be closed to adverse weather conditions.
If the calf is being hand raised it is recommended to provide some type of
heating, especially overnight or during cold weather.
If being housed in a storage container, it should be easy for keepers to run some
electricity cables into the container to set up a heat source.

This young calf at Nowra Wildlife Park is being housed within a container, and is provided with a heat source overnight and during
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11.3 Diet and Feeding Routine

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Newborn calves can weigh in anywhere between 25-50 kgs.

Weight/height measurements should be taken before administering any type of
alternate feed to ensure correct formulas are made up.
The calf needs to suckle enough colostrum within the first 6 hours of birth. This
ensures they get the gut flora and antibody protection from their mothers.
Complications after birth:
Calf wont suckle/Mother wont allow calf to suckle:
Halter and restrain the mother and encourage the calf to
come up and suckle on its own.
Milk the mother separately and bottle feed the calf the
colostrums.
Note: Be aware that milking a camel can be very
dangerous. A team of experienced keepers should be
involved to assist.

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Mothers milk not flowing:

Massage the udder to encourage milk flow for the calf to
suckle. Be aware that the mother may be in pain and as a
keeper you may be in danger whilst doing this. Only
perform if mother is restrained or conditioned.
Some institutions will freeze colostrums from other good
breeding species. In the case of an Arabian camel, Bovine
colostrums can be used as a supplement.
Artificial colostrums can be commercially bought and
bottle fed to the calf:
Wombaroo 96
Impact Colostrum Supplement
Will help to provide immunity and intestine
protection to young animals.

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Note: Read all directions of feeding charts before feeding to young calf. Ensure the correct
dilution is used and the correct amounts are being fed. Feeding should be done in small
amounts every few hours. Colostrum replacer is only used in those first few hours. Calves
should then be fed an appropriate growth milk replacer. E.g. Wombaroo/Di-vetelact.

Once the calf has received its first milk, colostrum, it should be fed an
appropriate milk replacer:
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Low lactose milk supplement for orphan and early weaned
animals.
For older animals, DiVetelact can be used in powder or liquid form
as a general supplement and offers excellent extra nutrition
during pregnancy and lactation.
See Appendix H.

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Rearing Formula determined by Western Plains Zoo for

Dromedary Camel, Guanaco and Alpaca 100
Formula Mixture:
200 grams Full Cream milk powder made up to 1 litre
2 egg yolks
200 mls thickened cream
1 tbspn natural yogurt
20 mls Enervol
Feed calf using a Beige calf teat initially or a Black calf teat.
Begin feeding 4x per day for the first 2 weeks, then reduce to 3
times per day.
Weaning Schedule:
Reduce to 2x per day at 6 weeks of age.
Reduce to 1x per day at 16 weeks of age.
Wean at 28 weeks of age.
See Appendix I.
Passwells Formula One Low Lactose Milk 101
Made from individual ingredients blended together to produce a
milk that is low in lactose yet contains more whey protein,
unsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids than lactase modified
cow's milk products. 102
See manufacturers guide on back of package for feeding
instructions.

103

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Hand Raising Exotic Animals, Western Plains Zoo, Janet Gamble. See Appendix I
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102
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Wombaroo Alpaca Milk Replacer 104

(Alternate Feeds, Use only when other formulas are unavailable)
A nutritionally complete substitute for cria. Use when mothers
milk is limited or when cria are orphaned.
Feed Directions: Feed milk every two hours for the first next three
days, then four hourly till the end of the first week. The second
week feed milk every six hours. The third week feed milk eight
hourly until weaning begins. The length of time of lactation
differs between animal species. Ask your veterinarian or an
experienced carer about when to commence weaning and how
long it will take. 105
These directions will differ when substituting for a camels diet.
They lactate longer and are not completely weaned off milk until
1 year old.

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The teats used to feed a camel calf should be either a Beige Calf teat or a black
calf teat. These should be fixed onto a bottle and fed to the calf. A Gatorade
bottle can be used as it provides a tight hold on the teat.
Ensure to hold onto the teat as you feed the camel as they can be rough feeders
and may pull the teat off the bottle.

Black and Beige Calf Teats

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Keeper feeding a 3 week old Camel.

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108
Personal photograph taken at Nowra Wildlife Park 23/09/09
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11.4 Specific Requirements

Transport of a young camel will be different to transport of adult camels due to

their size and vulnerability.
A young camel can be transported in a large van/4wd/car, if the camel is
haltered and restrained appropriately. It may mean that the calves legs have to
be tied to restrict its movement and ensure it remains lying down during the trip.
Other methods of transportation is a horse float that the compartments inside
can be moved to restrain a smaller animal. In this case the camel should again be
haltered to ensure it does not turn around in the stall or get caught. It also stops
the camel from sitting down and getting injured on the stall walls.

11.5 Data Recording

Keeping records is vitally important in ensuring the correct growth of a young calf. If
they develop to fast or too slow, health problems can arise. Records are also important
in helping other keepers in the future provide even better care for our young animals.

Daily records should be kept of the following:

Identification
Weight (gain/loss)
Growth (height/hump measurements)
Formula taken in Vs. Formula offered
Times fed
Observations (behavioural/clinical)
Housing conditions (temperature)
Faecal output and regularity
Stool condition
Weaning behaviour and dates

11.6 Identification Methods

Camels generally only give birth to one calf at a time. This will make
identification easy for the first few years of life as they will be considerably
smaller than their older relatives in the park.
Once a camel becomes older, their needs to be consistent identification methods
that allow for easy identification within the herd. These methods can be as
follows:
Physical description and photos
Body markings and body shape
Microchips

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Other methods that are available but not necessarily used in a captive
institution:
Tagging
Tattoos
Branding

11.7 Hygiene

After feeding ensure that the camel is cleaned up and washed with warm water
with no residue milk formula left on the mouth.
Use pre-boiled warm water when making up formula feeds to remove any
bacteria that may harm a young calf.
Do not microwave formula to re-heat. This will promote bacteria growth. To
warm up cold formula, place bottle in a bowl of boiling water until desired
temperature of milk is achieved.
The calf should be cleaned a few times each day to remove faeces, especially if
housed in a container. When cleaning the calf should be removed so that the
area can be cleaned and sterilized. E.g. F10sc
Sterilize all utensils used in feeding and cleaning in an appropriate solution. E.g.
Viraclean, Milton. 109
Personal Hygiene: Wash and sterilise hands before and after handling/feeding.

11.8 Behavioural Considerations

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Keepers need to be considerate of how strong and dangerous a camel can be.
Some considerations that need to be acknowledged are:
Mother of camel may be aggressive and protective of her calf
towards keepers.
Hand raised camels lose their flight reaction to people and
develop a bond with humans. This means that they will want to
be interactive with keepers.
A large friendly camel can still cause harm to keepers and public
as they may try to be too interactive and result in harming people
A hand raised camel should be conditioned and trained by
keepers to reduce the risks involved when maintaining exhibits.
A lot of hand reared animals bond with their human keepers and
may mistake themselves for the same species. It is important to
re-introduce a camel calf in to a herd or a social group as soon as
possible to reduce imprinting behaviours.

MSDS Appendix K & L

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11.9 Use of Foster Species

If a calf is rejected by its mother or she dies while giving birth, it is uncommon
for other females in the herd to foster the orphaned calf. In the wild, it will most
likely die or fall prey to a predator.
In captivity, it is left to keepers to pull the calf if rejected and raise it until it is old
enough to be returned to the captive herd.
In captivity when a female calf is hand reared due to complications or rejection,
it is likely that she herself will be unsure of how to rear her own young and will
be likely to reject the calf. This is due to the fact that she herself was human
reared and she did not learn the behaviours that her camel mother would have
taught her.

11.10 Weaning

At approximately 2-3 month old the calf will begin to graze on grass.
The earliest age a calf can be weaned is 4 months old, though in a captive
environment the young can be left with their mother until 1 year old.
After this age a male calf will need to be castrated if it is to stay with the herd or
it should be moved on.
If the calf is a female, she can be allowed to stay with the captive group. Care
must be taken when she reaches sexual maturity so that the dominant male (If it
is still her Sire), does not breed with that individual.
Diet & Weaning Schedule: 110
Age:
1 day
2 days 2 weeks
3 weeks 6 weeks (1 months)
7 weeks 16 weeks (4 months)
17 weeks 28 weeks (7 months)
28 weeks + (7 months +)

Feeding Regime:
Colostrum 4 x daily
Milk Replacer 4 x daily
3 x daily
2 x daily calf will begin to graze on
grass
1 x daily Supply the calf with solid
vegetables/browse to graze on. Slowly
introduce hay and other diet items.
No Milk Formula Provide a normal
diet daily. Monitor the calf to ensure it
is still gaining weight. At any sign on
weight loss, consult a vet. Calf may not
take to a solid diet easily and may need
formula supplied for longer than 28
weeks.

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11.11 Rehabilitation and Release Procedures

This species in Australia would not be rehabbed for release back into the wild. This is
due to the fact that the Arabian camel is classed as a Pest Animal by the Vertebrate Pest
Committee. 111

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12 Acknowledgements
Thanks to all the teachers at Richmond Tafe, Graeme Phipps, Jacki Salkeld and Brad
Walker, who helped with the reviewing of this manual and provided valuable
suggestions.
Thanks to Kate Littlefield who helped to review this manual and provided many valuable
suggestions to the final copy.
Thanks to Symbio Wildlife Park, Matthew Radnidge, Joshua Robbins and Joshua Snow,
for allowing me to work with their Arabian Camels and providing extensive and valuable
information towards this manual.
Thanks to Nowra Wildlife Park, Nickolas Schilko and Cara Mellington, for allowing me to
visit and gain experience with their young camel and for providing me with their own
knowledge to complete this manual.

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Personnel:
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Symbio Wildlife Park
Park Manager
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Mammal Keeper
Joshua Snow
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Mammal Keeper

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Cara Mellington
Nowra Wildlife Park
Keeper Referenced on Camel info from Nowra Wildlife Park

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15 Glossary
Acaricides
A Pesticide that kills Mites and Ticks
Aesthetically Pleasing
Furniture that replicates the natural habitat and looks pleasing to the public
Anesthetic
A substance that produces anesthesia
Anemic
Suffering from anemia, which cause weakness, breathlessness or listlessness
Antibiotic
Chemical substance used to inhibit or destroy the growth of bacteria or microorganisms
Apathy
Absence or suppression of passion, emotion or excitement
Artificial Insemination
The injection of semen into the vagina or uterus by means of a syringe or the like rather
than by coitus
Artiodactyla
An order of hoofed mammal with an even number of toes on each foot
ASMP (Australasian Species Management Program)
The ASMP is the management plan arm of ARAZPA. It allows ARAZPA accredited
institutions to access and see collections in other ARAZPA institutions
Booster
A second vaccine given to animals too increase protection against diseases usually
before giving birth or breeding
Browsers
An animal that eats from a selection of foliage and plants constantly throughout the day
Castration
The removal of the testes
Camelid
Any member of the Camel Family (Llama, Alpaca, Guanaco, Vicuna, Arabian and Bactrian
Camel)
Colostrum
A yellowish liquid rich in immune factors, secreted by the mammary gland of female
mammals a few days before and after the birth of their young
Conditioning
A process of changing or training behaviour by rewarding a subject each time an action
is performed
Constipation
A condition of the bowels in which faeces are dry and hardened and evacuation is
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Contagious
Diseases that are transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object
Copulation
The act of sexual intercourse
Courtship
The behaviour in animals that occurs before and during mating, often including
elaborate displays
Crush Restraint
A restraining device used to hold hooved stock during medical or physical examinations
Cud
The portion of food that a ruminant returns from the first stomach to the mouth to
chew a second time
Deficiencies
When an animal is lacking is vitamins or supplements essential to its health
Deciduous
The falling out of teeth at a certain stage of growth
Diarrhoea
An intestinal disorder characterized by the abnormal frequency and fluidity of faecal
evacuations
Discharge
An abnormal substance that is excreted or secreted from the body
Diurnal
An animal that is active during the day
Domesticated
To tame an animal to live in association with human beings as a pet or work animal.
Drench
To administer a draft of medicine to an animal by force
EAPA (Exhibited Animals Protection Act)
An act with respect to the exhibition of animals at marine or zoological parks, circuses or
other places
Enrichment
The act of providing stimulation to animals in the form of food, social, sensory,
behavioural or conditioning
Eradication
The complete removal or destruction of something using chemical substances
Flehmen
A behavioural response of many male mammals (camels, deer, other artiodactyls),
consisting of lip curling and head raising after sniffing a females urine
Fore Stomach
The first stomach of a ruminant that the animal returns the cud from before chewing it
for a second time
Gestation Period
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Gram Negative
Bacteria that does not retain the purple stain used in Grams method
Hemorrhage
The loss of blood that escapes from a ruptured blood vessel
Hibernation
An animal that spends the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition
Hybrid
The offspring of two animals of different breeds, varieties, species or genera, as
produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics
Imprinting
Rapid learning that occurs during a brief receptive period, soon after birth or hatching,
which establishes a long-lasting behavioural response to a specific individual or object
Induced Ovulators
The female does not ovulate any eggs until she has been bred by the male. The act of
copulation stimulates the female to release eggs for fertilisation
IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources)
The IUCN runs a species program that implements Global species conservation and
manages the IUCN Red list of Threatened Species.
They promote conservation and research of all endangered species. Through the IUCN,
institutions can access the conservation status of the entire worlds species.
Lactating
The secretion of milk from udders or teats to support the calf
Lacerations
A jagged wound or cut on the surface of the skin
Larvae
The immature, feeding stage of an insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis
Locale
A place or locality
Louvered
A series of narrow openings framed at their longer edges with slanting, overlapping fins
or slats, that adjust to admit light or air
Mammal
Any vertebrate of the class Mammalia, having the body more or less covered in hair,
nourishing the young with milk from the mammary glands and giving birth to live young,
with the exception of egg laying monotremes
Mortality Rate
The number of deaths per unit of a population in a given place and time
Oestrous
When an animal comes into heat
Orphan
A young animal that has been deserted by or lost its mother
Oxygenated
Blood that has been enriched with oxygen

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Parasites:
An organism that lives on (external) or in (internal) an organism of another species,
known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment
Parturition
The process of labour and giving birth to young
Pegboard
A board having holes in it, in which pegs can be placed in specific patterns
Placenta
The organ in most mammals, formed in the lining of the uterus by the union of the
uterine mucous membrance with the membranes of the foetus, that provides the
nourishment of the foetus and the elimination of its waste products
Polygamous
An mating behabiour in which the male of the species will mate with multiple females
during the breeding season
Quarantine
A strict isolation procedure imposed to prevent the spread of disease
Raceway
A channel, hallway like structure that guides the direction of animal flow when moving
Regurgitation
The voluntary or involuntary return of partly digested food from the stomach to the
mouth
Reproduction
The natural process amoung animals by which new individuals are generated and the
species perpetuated
Reservoir
A cavity or part where anything is accumulated or collected in a great amount
Roughage
Any course, rough food for livestock
Rumen
The first stomach of a ruminating animal.
Ruminant
Any even-toed, hoofed animal characterized by the chewing of cud, or of belonging to
the order Ruminantia
Rutting
The periodically recurring sexual excitement of hooved animals of the male sex
Self Mutilation
The act of an animal deliberately harming itself
Semi-Domesticated
An animal living in a state of partial domestication
Sexual Dimorphism
The condition in which the male and female of a species are morphologically different.
I.e Physically or colour morphs
Solitary
Animals that live habitually alone or occasionally as pairs
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Stereotypical
Behaviours displayed by animals that are caused by stress and are not desirable
Sternal Recumbancy
In the position of lying down with legs tucked beneath
Stool
The faecal matter evacuated at each movement of the bowels
Specimens
An individual or representative of a class or genus
Species
A class of individuals having some common characteristics or qualities
Spermatic Cord
The cord by which a testis is suspended in the scrotum
Temperament
The combination of mental, physical and emotional traits of an animal
Torpor
The state of dormancy or hibernation
Transmission
The transferance of a disease from one person to another
Udder
A female animals mammary gland, especially when baggy and with more than one teat
present
Ungulate
Any hoofed animal
Vaccine
Any preparation used as a preventative inoculation to confer immunity against a specific
disease, using weakened or killed bacteria to stimulate antibody production
Vulva
The external female genitalia
Weaned
To accustom a young animal to food other than its mothers milk
Womb
The uterus of a certain higher mammals
Zoonotic
A disease that can be transmitted between humans and animals

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16 Appendix
Appendix A: DuPont 904 - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix B: Pindone Rabbit Bait - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix C: Contrac Rodent Bait - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix D: Salt Lick Manufacturers
Appendix E: Vitamin E & Selenium Supplements
Appendix F: Preventative Medical Program from Symbio Wildlife Park
Appendix G: Camel weight estimation formula
Appendix H: DiVetelact Feeding Guide
Appendix I: Exotic Rearing Document from Western Plains Zoo
Appendix J: Bleach - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix K: Viraclean - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix L: Milton - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix M: Ivermectin - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix N: Benzelmin Concentrate - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix O: Panacur - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix P: Amitraz - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix Q: Quintiophos - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix R: Deltamethrin - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix S: Diazinon - Material Safety Data Sheet
Appendix T: Gamma BHC - Material Safety Data Sheet

Appendix A:
DuPont 904

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Material Safety Data Sheet

DUPONT 904
Vtoquinol
DISINFECTANT
Poultry Hatchery, Farm Premises and Animal Care Disinfectant
GUARANTEE:

% by weight

Didecyldimethylammonium chloride

9.2%

Alkyl (C 12 , 67%; C 14 , 25%; C 16 , 7%; C 18 , 1%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 7.6%
Alkyl (C 12 , 40%; C 14 , 50%; C 16 , 10%) dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride

6.2%

NOTICE TO USER: This product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label and attached leaflet.
READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING
AGRICULTURAL
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
PRECAUTION/DANGER
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT
DANGER
CORROSIVE, POISON
DIN 2280108
DuPont 904 is effective in 400 ppm hard water (as CaCO 3 ). Disinfects in 5% organic soil load. Recommended for chicken, turkey,
duck, quail, goose, ostrich and other avian hatcheries. Effective in poultry, swine and livestock (including equine) premises. Useful in
laboratory animal and animal breeder facilities.
DuPont 904 contains sequestering agents, to prevent the precipitation of minerals and metals from hard water.
- deodorizes by killing most microorganisms that cause offensive odours.
- contains no perfume to mask or hide any odours that might exist.
BROAD SPECTRUM GERMICIDAL ACTION IN HARD WATER AND UNDER SOIL LOAD CONDITIONS: At 4 mL per litre (1:250) in official
<<A.O.A.C. Use-Dilution and Fungicidal Tests>>, DuPont 904 is effective in water up to 400 ppm hardness (as CaCO 3 ) and an organic
soil load of 5% serum, against the following organisms:
BACTERIA

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Alcaligenes faecalis (ATCC 8748), Bordetella avium (ATCC 35086), Enterobacter aerogenes (ATCC 63809), Enterococcus faecium (ATCC
6569) (Streptococcus faecalis), Escherichia coli (ATCC 11229), Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC 4352), Pasteurella multocida (ATCC 7707),
Proteus mirabilis (ATCC 25933), Proteus morganii (ATCC 25830), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 15442), Salmonella choleraesuis
(ATCC 10708), Salmonella enteriditis (ATCC 4931), Salmonella gallinarum (ATCC 9184), Salmonella pullorum (ATCC 9120), Salmonella
typhosa (ATCC 6539), Serratia marcescens (ATCC 264), Shigella dysenteriae (ATCC 13313), Shigella sonnei (ATCC 29930),
Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), Streptococcus agalactiae (ATCC 27916), Streptococcus pyogenes (ATCC 9547)
FUNGI
Aspergillus fumigatus (ATCC 10894), Candida albicans (ATCC 18804), Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. interdigitale (ATCC 9533)
VIRUSES/MYCOPLASMA
Using accepted virus propagation and hard surfaces test methods, DuPont 904 is effective at 1:250 in 400 ppm hard water and 5%
serum against the following viruses and mycoplasma.
Birnavirus (ATCC VR-478), Canine parvovirus canin (ATCC VR-953), Coronavirus (ATCC VR-22), Coronavirus (ATCC VR-763), Herpesvirus
(ATCC VR-135), Herpesvirus (ATCC VR-783), Mycoplasma gallisepticum (ATCC 15302), Mycoplasma iners (ATCC 19705), Parainfluenza
(ATCC VR-281), Paramyxovirus (ATCC VR-109)
PRECAUTIONS: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER: IRRITANT TO EYES. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTAMINATION
OF FOOD. WHEN HANDLING THE CONCENTRATE, OR WHEN THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR EYE CONTACT, WEAR GOGGLES. IF THE
BUILDING OR ROOM MUST BE ENTERED, THEN THE INDIVIDUALS ENTERING THE BUILDING OR ROOM MUST WEAR A SELF
CONTAINED RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY NIOSH/MSHA, GOGGLES, LONG SHIRT SLEEVES AND PANTS. FOR GOOD HYGIENE PRACTICES,
WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
Do not spray or apply this product unless the workers are wearing a face mask with spray mist eliminating cartridges. Do not use
DuPont 904 on feeders or waterers and do not allow contact with food, feed or drinking water. DuPont 904 should not be mixed
with other cleaning or disinfecting compounds. Do not use DuPont 904 on vaccination needles, equipment or diluent bottles as the
residual germicide may render vaccines ineffective.
FIRST AID: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. For contact with eyes, call a
physician. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed, promptly drink a large quantity of milk, egg whites,
gelatin solution, or if these are not available, drink large quantities of water. Avoid alcohol. Call a physician immediately. Take
container, label or product name with you when seeking medical attention.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage. Measures against
circulatory shock, respiratory depression, and convulsions may be needed. Refer to MSDS sheet.
DISPOSAL
1) Rinse the emptied container thoroughly and add the rinsings to treatment site. 2) Follow provincial instructions for any required
additional cleaning of the container prior to its disposal or reconditioning. 3) Make the empty container unsuitable for further use. 4)
Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements. 5) For information on the disposal of unused, unwanted product
and the clean up of spills, contact the Provincial Regulatory Agency or E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (1-302-774-1000).
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DuPont 904 is a complete, chemically balanced disinfectant that provides clear use solutions even in cold water. Kills a broad range
of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, fungi and viruses associated with the avian hatching industry, poultry, swine and
livestock (including equine) premises, laboratory animal facilities and kennels.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE IN AVIAN HATCHERIES: For disinfecting precleaned surfaces: Use DuPont 904 to disinfect precleaned nonporous surfaces including hatchers, setters, trays, racks, egg flats, walls, floors, ceilings and other surfaces in the hatchery
environment. It is also excellent for chick boxes, egg cases, vans and trash containers.
Preclean the surface to be disinfected with a DuPont hatchery cleaner. Rinse and if possible let surfaces dry. Then, apply DuPont
904 at 4 mL per litre of water (0.40%) by immersion, by flowing solution over treated surfaces, by use of a soft coarse spray, with a
clean mop or cloth, or through a foaming apparatus. Thoroughly wet surfaces. Surfaces should remain moist for 10 minutes for
complete disinfection.
NOTE: Do not spray DuPont 904 disinfecting solutions unless workers are protected from breathing the spray mist.
SANITIZING HATCHERY ROOMS BY FOG APPLICATION: Close room off so fog is confined to the room to be treated. Mix one (1) part
DuPont 904 to five (5) parts water. Insert the nozzle of the fogger through a suitable opening into the room. With the setting on
3
maximum output, fog for one (1) to three (3) minutes for each 113 cubic meters of space in the room (4000 ft ). Duration of fogging
time is dependant on type of fogging equipment used. Refer to fogger instructions. Under no circumstances should a room or
building be entered by anyone within 4 hours or until fog has completely settled.
NOTE: The fog generated is very irritating to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Under no circumstances should a room or building
be entered by anyone until the fog has completely settled, normally 1 - 4 hours after the actual fogging. If feeders and waterers were
not removed from the premises during treatment, or were not adequately covered to prevent contact with treatment, they should be
washed with detergent and water before use for poultry or livestock.
SANITIZING INCUBATORS AND HATCHERS BY FOGGING: Prepare a stock solution of 45 mL DuPont 904 to 1 litre of water. Fog 90 240 mL of this into setters and hatchers immediately after transfer. Repeat daily in setters and every 12 hours in hatchers.
Discontinue hatcher treatments approximately 24 hours prior to pulling the hatch. Do not allow people to contact or breathe this fog
and do not enter machines until the fog has settled (30 - 60 minutes after fogging is completed). To do this, install permanent
fogging nozzles in setters and hatchers and use an air compressor to disperse the sanitizing solution as a fog. Contact your DuPont
Technical Representative if you need assistance.
It is also satisfactory to fog setters and hatchers with 4 mL of DuPont 904 per litre of water. If this is done, fog for 30 - 90 seconds
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DISINFECTING CHICK VANS, EGG TRUCKS, HATCHERY AND FARM VEHICLES: Clean and rinse vehicles and disinfect with 4 mL per
litre of DuPont 904. Rinse after 10 minutes contact. DuPont 904 should not be mixed with other cleaning or disinfecting
compounds or products.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE ON POULTRY, SWINE AND LIVESTOCK (INCLUDING EQUINE) FARMS
GENERAL FARM DISINFECTANT USES:
(4 mL per litre, 1:250)
(a) Remove all livestock and feeds from premises, trucks, coops or crates to be treated.
(b) Remove all litter, bedding and manure from floors, walls and surfaces of facilities traversed or occupied by animals.
(c) Empty all feeding devices and watering appliances.
(d) Clean all surfaces with water or water and a compatible detergent.
(e) Saturate all surfaces with DuPont 904 diluted at 4 mL per litre of water using a brush, cloth, mop or mechanical spraying device.
Small items (forks, shovels, scrapers) may be immersed. Treated surfaces must remain moist for at least 10 minutes for proper
germicidal action.
(f) Ventilate buildings, trucks, coops and other closed spaces. Do not house livestock or use equipment until treatment has
thoroughly dried.
(g) Thoroughly scrub treated feeding and watering equipment with detergent and rinse with potable water before reuse.
VEAL, CALVING, HOG, CATTLE END HORSE OPERATIONS: Between depopulations of facilities, cleaning and disinfection of pens,
hutches, aisles, ventilation equipment, utensils and other environmental surfaces may be required. Flush soils from these areas and
clean and disinfect with 4 mL of DuPont 904 per litre of water. Take care to avoid disinfectant use solution contact with animals,
feed, feed equipment, water or watering devices as indicated above. If spray contacts feeders or waterers, scrub them and rinse well
with potable water before they are reused.
BOOT BATH: Use 8 mL of DuPont 904 per litre of water (1:125) in boot baths. Change solution daily and anytime it becomes visibly
soiled. Use a nylon bristled brush to clean soils from boots.
SANITIZING POULTRY HOUSES AND LIVESTOCK BUILDINGS USING DUPONT 904 VIA THERMAL FOGGING: After the building has
been depopulated and cleaned as in (a) (b) (c) and (d) under <<General Farm Disinfectant Uses>>, double check to be sure all
people, poultry, livestock and pets have vacated the building. Close all windows, doors, louvers, curtains, etc. making the building as
closed and tight as possible. Mix one (1) part DuPont 904 with two (2) parts water in the reservoir of the fogger. With the setting
on maximum output, fog the treatment into the room or building to be sanitized. Use a total of one litre of DuPont 904 for each
186 square meters of floor space. If the area is more than 8 meters high, use two (2) litres per 186 square meters of floor space. In
multi-story buildings, the application must be repeated for each floor that is to be sanitized. The fogger itself may be placed just
inside the door of the building to be treated, or the nozzle of the fogger may be inserted through a suitable opening in the door or
building. The opening should be just large enough to accommodate the nozzle. After fogging, the building should be kept closed for
twenty-four hours. After twenty-four hours the fog should have settled and the building can then be opened and aired. The building
should be opened for a minimum of twenty-four hours before it is repopulated with poultry or livestock.
NOTE: The fog generated is very irritating to eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Under no circumstances should a room or building
be entered by anyone within 4 hours or until the fog has completely settled. If the building or room must be entered before the fog
completely settles, then individuals entering the building or room must wear a self contained respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA,
goggles, long shirt sleeves and pants. If feeders and waterers were not removed from the premises during treatment or were not
adequately covered to prevent contact with treatment, they should be washed with detergent and water before use for poultry or
livestock.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE IN ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES, ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTERS, ANIMAL BREEDING FACILITIES, KENNELS AND
ANIMAL QUARANTINE AREAS:
DuPont 904 is a one-step germicide, fungicide, soapless cleaner and deodorant effective in the presence of organic soil (5% serum).
It is non-selective and, when used as directed, will not harm tile, terrazzo, resilient flooring, concrete, painted surfaces, varnished
wood, glass or metals.
- To clean and disinfect hard surfaces, use 4 mL of DuPont 904 per litre of water (1:250). Apply by immersion, flushing solution over
treated surfaces or with a mop, sponge, cloth or bowl mop to thoroughly wet surfaces. Prepare fresh solutions daily or when
solution becomes visibly dirty.
- To clean badly soiled areas, use up to 12 mL per litre of water (1:83).
- To disinfect, allow treated surfaces to stand for at least 10 minutes before wiping or rinsing.
- To control mold and mildew growth on previously cleaned, hard nonporous surfaces, use 4 mL per litre. Allow to dry without
wiping. Reapply as new growth appears.
Manufactured by: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, DuPont Animal Health Solutions, 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, DE
19898 USA
Questions? Call 1-302-774-1000
Distributed in Canada by: Vtoquinol N.-A. Inc, 2000, ch. Georges, Lavaltrie, QC, Canada J5T 3S5
1-800-363-1700
Copyright 2006 DuPont or its affiliates. All rights reserved. The DuPont oval logo, DuPont and The miracles of science are
registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
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Appendix B:
Pindone Rabbit Bait

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet: RABBAIT Pindone Oat Bait

Date of Issue: 1 June 2008
ANIMAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES Pty Ltd Page 1 of 4
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Product Name: RABBAIT Pindone Oat Bait
Recommended Use: For the control of rabbits
To be used in accordance with label instructions and the relevant state of
territory government department legislation. Not to be used for the control
of hares.
Supplier Details
Company: Animal Control Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd
Address: 46-50 Freight Drive Somerton Vic 3062, Australia
Telephone number: 03 9308 9688 (Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. 5:00p.m. EST)
Emergency telephone number: Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 (24 hours)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Not classified as a dangerous good according to the criteria of the Australian
Dangerous Goods Code.
Risk phrase(s): Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if
swallowed.
Safety phrase(s): Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable gloves. In case
of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
label where possible).
Poisons schedule number: S6
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Chemical Name: CAS Number: Proportion (w/w):
Pindone, sodium salt 83-26-1 0.5g/kg
Other ingredients not determined to be hazardous N/A up to 100%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Have
this MSDS and or the label with you.
Swallowed: Hazardous, seek medical attention. Effects are cumulative and delayed in
action.
Eye: Unlikely to cause intoxication, may cause irritation, flush with flowing
water for 5min or until product is removed.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse and wash skin with soapy water.
Inhaled: There is no inhalation risk with this product
Advice to doctor: Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) only, can be used as an antidote if patient
shows signs of anticoagulant poisoning (bleeding, haemorrhage). Repeat as
necessary based on monitoring of prothrombin times. It is important to
ascertain the route of exposure and the quantity of bait exposed to.
Prolonged (PT) times may not be evident until 48h after exposure but are
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usually prolonged at 24h. PT times generally reach a maximum at 36-72h
after exposure. Symptoms include anaemia, shortness of breath during
exertion, fatigue, excessive bleeding from minor cuts, nose bleeds and
bleeding from the gums. Life threatening symptoms include complications
from massive gastrointestinal bleeding and intracranial haemorrhage.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire & explosion hazards: The bait is not flammable and will not auto-ignite.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder.
Hazards from combustion: In case of fire do not inhale fumes. Wear mask and gloves.
Special protective equipment: Use individual respiratory equipment to protect from fumes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills and Disposal: While wearing rubber gloves, sweep-up spilt bait using a broom and shovel.

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Dispose of bait by burial below 50 cm. Rinse away residue with excess water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: To avoid risks for man and environment the instructions for use are to be
followed. Avoid all unnecessary contact with the product. Wear suitable
gloves when handling this product
Conditions for safe storage: Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well ventilated area out
of direct sunlight. Store in a locked room or place away from children,
animals, food, feedstuffs, seed and fertilisers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National exposure standards: No exposure standard allocated.
Biological limit values: No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls: The product formulation dilutes the concentration of Pindone and adheres the
poison to the husk of the grain.
Personal protective equipment: When opening the container and using baits wear elbow-length PVC gloves.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Oats coloured with a green dye.
pH: Not available
Vapour pressure: Not applicable
Vapour density: Not applicable
Boiling point / range: Not applicable
Freezing / melting point: Not available
Solubility in water: The oat bait is not soluble in water.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions.
Incompatible materials: None applicable
Hazardous decomposition products: No specific data
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Hazardous reactions: No specific data
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute: Pindone causes a depression in the liver function to activate vitamin K. This in turn
causes a decrease in blood clotting factors (II, VII, IX and X) causing an
antiprothrombin effect (the inability for the blood to clot). Large single doses can
cause acute poisoning. Pindone has a cumulative effect, causing anticoagulation
poisoning with a long latent period between ingestion and symptoms. Anticoagulant
effects may persist for days or weeks depending on the dose consumed. Patients
with hepatic dysfunction, malnutrition or a bleeding diathesis are at greater risk.
Swallowed: Poisonous if swallowed. Symptoms include bleeding from nose, gums, blood in
stool, blood in urine, anaemia, bruising, fatigue and shortness of breath during
exertion.
Eye: Avoid contact with eyes. No specific data available.
Skin: Avoid contact with skin. No specific data available.
Inhaled: May be irritating or dangerous if inhaled. Risk minimised due to product
formulation.
Chronic: Repeated minor exposure may cause anticoagulant effects.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or
used containers.
Persistence and degradability: The product is biologically degradable and will not accumulate in soil or
water.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Break, crush or puncture and dispose of empty containers in a local authority landfill. If no landfill is
available, bury the containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose
clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
This product is not classified as a dangerous good according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 6th
Edn. (1998).
UN number: Not applicable UN proper shipping name: Not applicable
Dangerous Goods Class: Not applicable Subsidiary Risk: Not applicable
Packing group: Not applicable Hazchem code: Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons schedule number: S6
Material Safety Data Sheet: RABBAIT Pindone Oat Bait
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16. OTHER INFORMATION

Date of Preparation of this MSDS: 1 June 2008
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been developed using the following references:
National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edn. [NOHSC:2011(2003)]
Australian Dangerous Goods Code 6th Edn. (1998)
Reigart, R. and Roberts, J. editors (1999) Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisoning 5th Edition,
EPS Office of Pesticides Programs, Washington D.C.
The physical values and properties described in this MSDS are typical values based on scientific literature and
material produced to date, and are believed to be reliable. Animal Control Technologies provides no warranties,
either expressed or implied and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained
herein. The information is supplied upon the condition that the persons receiving information will make their
own determination as to the suitability for their purposes prior to use of this product. Due care should be taken
to ensure that the use of this product and its disposal is in compliance with all relevant Federal, State and Local
Government regulations.
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Appendix C:
Contrac Rodent Bait

Material Safety Data Sheet

Trade Name: Contrac Rodenticide Date Created: 07 May 2004

Supplier: Bell Laboratories, Inc. Page 1 of 2
CONTRAC RODENTICIDE
SAFETY DATA SHEET ACCORDING TO EEC DIRECTIVE:
93/112/EEC
DATE OF ISSUE:
07 May 2004
PREPARED BY:
CAR
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME:
CONTRAC RODENTICIDE
AUSTRALIAN REGISTRATION NUMBER:
48374
USE:
Anticoagulant Rodenticide
FORM:
Formulated Dry Bait
MANUFACTURER/IMPORTER:
Bell Laboratories, Inc.
3699 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
USA
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
Poisonings: 131 126 POISON INFORMATION
CENTRE
Others: (02) 9682-5155
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION: Bromadiolone [3-[3-(4-Bromo-[1,1-biphenyl]-4-yl)-3hydroxy-1-phenylpropyl]-4-hydroxy-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one]
% BY WEIGHT:
0.005 %
CAS NO.:
28772-56-7
EEC NO.:
Not Established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE CONTACT: Flush with cool water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation develops, obtain medical assistance.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. If irritation develops, obtain medical assistance.
INHALATION: None
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by physician.
SYMPTOMS: Ingestion of excessive quantities may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, extreme thirst, lethargy, diarrhea,
bleeding.
ADVICE TO PHYSICIAN: If ingested, administer Vitamin K1 intramuscularly or orally as indicated by bishydroxycoumarin overdoses.
Repeat as necessary as based upon monitoring of prothrombin times.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTIGUISHING MEDIA: Extinguish with water, foam or inert gas.
MEASURES UNSUITABLE FOR SAFETY REASONS: None
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Firefighters should be equipped with protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PROTECTION: Gloves should be worn during clean up.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Avoid entry to watercourses.
CLEAN UP AND DISPOSAL: Sweep up spilled material, place in properly labeled container for disposal or re-use. Dispose of all
wastes in accordance with all local, regional and national regulations.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Keep product in the original container. Do not handle the product near food, animal foodstuffs or drinking water. Keep
out of reach of children. Do not use near heat sources, open flame, or hot surfaces. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after
handling.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children, pets and wildlife. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Avoid
contamination of lakes, streams and ponds by use, storage and disposal.
Trade Name: Contrac Rodenticide Date Created: 07 May 2004
Supplier: Bell Laboratories, Inc. Page 2 of 2
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Not Required
VENTILATION:
Not required
RESPIRATOR TYPE:
Not required
SKIN PROTECTION:
Rubber gloves (recommended)
EYE PROTECTION:
Not required
HYGIENE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
Blue pellets with sweet grain-like odor.
BOILING POINT:
N/A
MELTING POINT:
N/A
FREEZING POINT:
N/A
FLASH POINT:
N/A
DENSITY:
N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE:
N/A
SOLUBILITY:
N/A
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable if stored in original container in a cool, dry location
INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDTIONS TO AVOID: Strongly alkaline materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
LD50, ORAL (INGESTION):
>5000 mg/kg (rats)
LD50, DERMAL (SKIN CONTACT):
> 5001 mg/kg (rats)
LC50, INHALATION:
N/A
EYE IRRITATION:
None (rabbits)
SKIN IRRITATION:

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DERMAL SENSITIZATION:
Not Considered a Sensitizer
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR: Solid, non-volatile. Material is essentially insoluble in water.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY: Prevent access to non-target mammals and birds.
EFFECTS ON WASTEWATER TREATMENT: Unlikely to have any effect on wastewater treatment.
13. DISPOSAL
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Wastes resulting from use may be disposed of on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Dispose of all wastes in accordance with all local, state and national regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION: Not regulated or not classified as dangerous
by DOT (USA), IATA (Air), or IMDG (Vessel).
SHIPPING NAME: Rodenticide containing Bromadiolone.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CLASSIFICATION: Not classified as Dangerous for supply/use.
16. OTHER INFORMATIONS
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable. Bell Laboratories, Inc.
provides no warranties, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data
contained
herein. This information is offered for your consideration and investigation. The user is responsible to ensure that they have all
current
data relevant to their particular us
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Appendix D:
Salt Lick Manufacturers
Salt Lick Manufacturer
Himalayan Natural Rock Salt Lick on a rope
Sizes available:
2-3 kgs & 3-4 kgs
Manufacturer: Rock Salts
Distributor: Animal Health Store
Website: www.animalhealthstore.com.au/products/
Categories: Livestock
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Appendix E:
Vitamin E & Selenium Supplement
RANVET E 1000
Pack: 1 kg fine powder
Distributors:
Provet NSW Pty Ltd
Castle Hill
(02) 9899 5022
Dr Neils Pet & Equine Supplies
1800 032 139
Email: [email protected]

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Animal Supplies (Wholesale) Pty Ltd

124 Toongabbie Road
Girraween, 2145
(02) 9688 2949
For more information on available distributors see website:
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Appendix F:
Symbio Preventative Medicine Program
Symbio - Preventative Medicine Program
Created by MJC on 21/8/2001
Located in Symbio Food Prep Room

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Appendix G:
Camel Weight estimation formula
Estimating a Camels Weight
A Field Manual of Camel Diseases Managing and Treating Camels Section, Page 22
2001
Estimating a Camels Weight

FORMULA:
Weight in Kg = Shoulder Height x Chest girth x Hump Girth x 50

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Shoulder Height: Height of Shoulder in Metres

Chest Girth: Distance in metres around the Camels chest, measured in front of the hump and behind the
front legs and chest pad
Hump Girth: Distance in metres around the Camels body, measured at its widest point, from the top of
the hump and around the belly
Example:
Shoulder Height:
Chest Girth:
Hump Girth:
Weight in Kgs:

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1.95 m
2.00 m
2.20 m
1.95 x 2.00 x 2.20 x 50 = 429 Kgs

Formula and diagram taken from A Field Manual of Camel Diseases, on Page 22.

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Appendix H: 113
Feeding Guide for Divetelact:
Use of Divetelact as a milk replacer for orphaned or early weaned Camels.
DiVetelact is a low lactose milk supplement for orphan and early weaned animals.
For older animals, Divetelact can be used in powder or liquid form as a general supplement and offers
excellent extra nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.
Ingredients: Lactose hydrolysed skim and whole milk solids, dried vegetable oils, dextrose, dried glucose
solids, casinates, lecithin, minerals, taurine, vitamins, mixed tocopherols and emulsifiers. DiVetelact has
its lactose enzymically converted to easily digested glucose and galactose. It is 95% lactose free.
Feeding Guide:
Dilution A: 1 scoop DiVetelact to 60mL warm water. For 1 litre, 135g (15 scoops) DiVetelact to 900mL
warm water gives 2800kJ.
Dilution B: 1 scoop DiVetelact to 40mL warm water. For 1 litre, 200g (22 scoops) DiVetelact to 850mL
warm water gives 4200kJ.
Foals, calves, kids & fawns - feed Dilution A and do not increase concentration.
Lambs, native animals, rabbits, kittens, piglets & pups - start on Dilution A and gradually increase to
Dilution B over 1 week as the animal tolerates DiVetelact.
Orphan or Early Weaned Animals:
Start volume at Dilution A. The table below should be used as a guide. Usually the animal will take as
much as it needs.
Animal Weight

100g 200g 500g

Total Daily Feed Volume

30mL 60mL 150mL 300mL 1L

1kg

5kg 10kg 20kg 50kg 100kg

1.6L 2.8L 5.4L 9L

Equipment: All utensils should be clean before use. Animals should be fed colostrum for the first few
days if possible.
Divide the calculated feed volume into the number of feeds per day shown below:
Feeds per day for the first week of life
Foals

Feed at 2-3 hourly

intervals

Lambs, Calves, Kids

2-3 feeds per day

Pups, Kittens, Fawns

4 feeds per day

Piglets

4 feeds per day of 100mL

each

Furred Native Animals

4 feeds per day

Furless Native Animals

6 feeds per day

Storage:
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Sealed container should be stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, keep sealed when not in use. For
best results, use within 1 month of opening.

Appendix I:
Hand Raising Exotic Animals
Hand Raising Exotic Animals
Western Plains Zoo
Janet Gamble
1997
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Appendix J:
Bleach Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS:

Rev 2 Date: 06 August 2003

Domestic Trade Name:

Bleach

Other Names:

Hypochlorite Solution, Bleach Solution, Hypo.

Manufacturers Product Code:

None Allocated

UN Number:

1791

Dangerous Goods Class:

HAZCHEM Code:

2X

Poison Schedule Number:

None Allocated

Use:

Bleaching Agent, Disinfectant

Section 2 Physical Description / Properties

Appearance:

Clear, green-yellow liquid having a chlorine odour. Bleach is strongly corrosive and a
moderate oxidising agent.

Boiling Point or Melting Point:

110 C (15% available Chlorine)

Vapour Pressure:

Not Available

Specific Gravity:

1.1

Flash Point:

Not Available

Flammability Limits:

Not Available

Solubility in Water:

Aqueous Solution

Section 3 Other Properties

pH of Concentrate:

12 (approximately)

Section 4 Ingredients
Chemical Name:

CAS Number:

Proportion:

Sodium Hypochlorite [NaOCl]

7681-52-9

10% weight / volume

Sodium Hydroxide [NaOH]

1310-73-2

0.8%

Water

Remainder

Section 5 Health Effects

Acute:

Corrosive and irritating if swallowed or ingested. Dangerous when in contact with the
eyes.

Swallowed:

Severe internal irritation due to corrosive effect.

Eye:

Severe irritation and burns.

Skin:

Irritation and burns.

Inhaled:

Irritation of respiratory tract, resulting in coughing and breathing difficulty caused by

chlorine fumes.

Chronic:

If condition persists, seek further attention.

Section 6 First Aid

Swallowed:

Wash out mouth with water and give water to drink. Do not induce vomiting.

Eye:

Irrigate immediately with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.

Skin:

Wash with large amounts of water. Remove affected clothing and wash underlying skin.

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Inhaled:

Remove from exposure. Keep warm and at rest.

Section 6B First Aid Facilities:

Advice to Doctor:

Treat symptomatically.

Section 7 Precautions for Use

Exposure Standard:

There are no exposure limits available.

Engineering Controls:

Use in open or well ventilated areas.

Personal Protection:

Wear PVC gloves and chemical goggles. An acid resistant respirator to AS 1716 is
recommended if spray mists are produced during use. It is recommended that a shirt
with long sleeves and long trousers be worn. Always wash skin and clothing after using
this product.

Flammabity:

Non-flamable.

Section 8 Safe Handling Information

Storage and Transport:

This product is classified as non dangerous according to the ACTDG. Store in plastic
containers in a clean, dry, cool, well ventilated place away from foodstuffs, other
oxidising agents and acids. Store and transport in an upright container. Containers must
be carefully vented to release any pressure build-up.

Spills and Disposal:

Minimise leak and or contain spills. Collect as much of the spillage as possible. Keep pH
of the remaining spilled solution above 7.0 and dilute it with large amounts of water.
Avoid contact with acids. Add soda ash to the cleanup liquid to minimise release of
chlorine gas during cleanup.

Fire / Explosion Hazard

This product is not flammable under the conditions of use and does not support
combustion.
The product is stable and will not polymerise. It is incompatible with strong acids,
metals, metal salts, peroxides and other oxidising agents and with reducing agents. It
decomposes on exposure to heat or light. Upon heating or upon contact with acids, this
product may emit toxic fumes, including chlorine gas which has a TLV of 1 ppm; 3
3
mg/m peak exposure. Source: NOHSC (under review). If the product is involved in a
fire, fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus as well as PVC gloves
and chemical goggles. Fire fighters should fight any fires with dry chemical, carbon
dioxide, vaporising liquid or foam extinguishers or water delivered in a fine spray or fog
if available.

Section 9 Other Information

Sodium hydroxide solution is chemically
sensitive to:

Acids, Temperature, Metals and Aging

Section 10 Contact Point

Customer Service:

1300 307 755

Emergency Advice:

1300 307 755

Important Notes
This MSDS summarises our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product and how to safely handle and
use the product in the workplace. Each user should read this MSDS and consider the information in the context of how the product
will be handled and used in the workplace including in conjunction with other products.
The user should contact the Solo Pak Customer Service Department if clarification or further information is needed to make an
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Appendix K:
Viraclean Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue No. 9 Page 1 of 4
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1: IDENTIFICATION
VIRACLEAN
Recommended Use: Disinfectant Cleaner.
Product Code: 210556 (2x5L), 210555 (15L), 210564 (12X500mL Pump), 210574 (12X500mL Squeeze).
Whiteley Medical
A division of Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd (A.C.N. 000 906 678)
Postal Address: P. O. Box 1076 North Sydney NSW 2059
Telephone Number: (02) 9929 9155 Facsimile: (02) 9929 9077
Emergency Telephone Number: Poisons Information Centre (National) 131126
Section 2: HAZARDS
Not classified as hazardous by the criteria of NOHSC.
Section 3: COMPOSITION INFORMATION
Ingredient
CAS No
Proportion
Proprietary Blend Not applicable 10-30%
Ingredients deemed not to be hazardous Not applicable To 100%
Section 4: FIRST AID
Eye (Contact)
Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
Skin (Contact) Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin and hair with running water.
Inhalation(Breathing) Remove to fresh air. The product is non volatile at room temperatures.
Ingestion (Swallowing) DO NOT induce vomiting. For advice, contact a Poisons Information
Centre (Phone 131126) or a doctor.
Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically for neutral detergent.
First Aid Facilities Ensure an eye wash is available and ready for use.
Additional Information No aggravated medical conditions are known to be caused by exposure to
this product.
Section 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURE
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Solution does not burn. Use extinguishing media suited to the
materials that are burning. eg. Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray
Hazards From Combustion
Products
Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may be produced in the case
of fire or during thermal decomposition.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET VIRACLEAN
Issue No. 9 Page 2 of 4
Precautions For Fire Fighters
and Special Protective
Equipment
Keep containers cool by spraying with water.
Additional Information
Hazchem Code Not applicable.
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Procedure
SAA/SNZ HB76: Dangerous Goods Initial Emergency Response Guide
Not applicable.
Spills / Clean up
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing. Restrict access
until completion of clean up. Then ensure adequate ventilation. Stop leak
if safe to do so. Contain spill with absorbent material, such as towelling,
sand, vermiculite or other inert material. Prevent spill entering stormwater
drains or waterways. Collect and dispose of clean up material according
to local regulations. Wash away remnants with copious amounts of cold
water to sewer. Clean area by working from the periphery to the centre of

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Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Contact Whiteley Corporation sales representative for advice
when using this product for any application other than that
outlined on the label or technical bulletin.
Any non-intended or non-authorised use of this product may
result in personal injury or damage to equipment.
Store product in original container.
Wash thoroughly after handling product.
Conditions for Safe Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly
sealed. Store below 25oC.
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure Standards Source: National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric
Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003].
Ingredient CAS No ES-TWA ES-STEL
None available
Biological Limit Values
Not available.
Engineering Controls
Use only in a well ventilated area.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face protection Safety glasses / face shield / chemical
resistant goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact.
Skin protection Use Nitrile gloves or similar to prevent skin
contact.
Respiratory protection Respirator is not usually necessary
but if required use a respirator suitable for organic vapours.
Section 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear pink liquid
Boiling Point approximately 100oC
Odour Slight Lemon odour
Freezing Point approximately 0oC
pH 7.00-7.40
Solubility Soluble in water.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET VIRACLEAN
Issue No. 9 Page 3 of 4
Specific Gravity 0.985-0.995
Flash Point Not Applicable.
Vapour Pressure Not Available.
Upper and Lower Flammability limits (in air) Not
Applicable.
Vapour Density Not Available.
Ignition Temperature Not Applicable.
Section 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability
Stable for period of shelf-life when stored as directed.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid high temperatures (store below 25oC). Do NOT
store in direct sunlight. Protect against physical damage.
Incompatible materials
None known. Do not mix with other chemicals.
Hazardous decomposition products
None known.
Hazardous reactions
None known.
Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
HEALTH EFFECTS
Acute
Swallowed Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial / industrial environments. May
be irritating to gastro-intestinal tract.
Eye May cause irritation and reddening.
Skin May cause irritation.
Inhaled May cause irritation if aerosol inhaled.
Chronic

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Swallowed No effects known.

Eye No effects known.
Skin No effects known
Inhalation No effects known.
TOXICITY DATA
Not available.
Section 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
Persistence and degradability
Not available.
Mobility
Not available.
Section 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal method
Disposal to sewer is normally recommended with copious amounts of water.
Refer to State/Territory Land Waste Management Authorities if applicable.
Containers are recyclable and can be disposed of by a licensed waste
contractor. Containers can be disposed of to general waste or rinsed
thoroughly and recycled.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET VIRACLEAN
Issue No. 9 Page 4 of 4
Special precautions
Suitable for incineration by approved agent.
Section 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG
Code).
UN Number Not applicable.
UN Proper Shipping Name Not applicable.
Class and subsidiary risk Not applicable.
Packing Group Not applicable.
Special precautions for user Not applicable.
Hazchem Code
Not applicable.
Section 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule (SUSDP): Not applicable.
All ingredients are listed in the Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS).
Section 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared by:
Position:
G. Probert
National Operations Manager
Date of preparation:
22 February 2006
This document remains property of Whiteley Corporation Pty Ltd.
Alterations are not permitted without prior written authorisation from Whiteley
Corporation Pty Ltd.
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Appendix L:
Milton Material Safety Data Sheet
MILTON ANTIBACTERIAL SOLUTION
Chemwatch Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 25-Jan-2006 CHEMWATCH 4654-57
CD 2005/4 Page 1 of 9
Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
MILTON ANTIBACTERIAL SOLUTION
SYNONYMS
PRODUCT USE
Disinfection of infant feeding and other utensils, when diluted with water.

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SUPPLIER
Company: Milton Australia Pty Ltd
Address:
100 Antimony Street
Carole Park
QLD, 4300
AUS
Telephone: +61 7 3271 9600
Fax: +61 7 3271 1315
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to
the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Toxic to aquatic organisms.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Avoid contact with skin.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 1
metal salts unregulated 10-30
water 7732-18-5 >60
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
- Immediately give a glass of water.
- First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons
Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
- Wash out immediately with water.
- If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
- Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
- Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
- Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
- If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
- Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
- There is no restriction on the type of extinguisher which may be used.
Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding area.
FIRE FIGHTING
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
courses.
- Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
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- Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
- If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
- Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
- Non combustible.
- Not considered to be a significant fire risk.
- Expansion or decomposition on heating may lead to violent rupture of
containers.
- Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic/ irritating fumes.
- May emit acrid smoke.
May emit poisonous fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
HAZCHEM
None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
- Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
- Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
- Wipe up.
- Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Moderate hazard.
- Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
- Stop leak if safe to do so.
- Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
- Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
- Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
- Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
- After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing
and equipment before storing and re-using.
- If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
water 500 mg/m
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
water 500 mg/m
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
water 500 mg/m
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
water 500 mg/m
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according exceed the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING

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- Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.

- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
- DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
- DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
- Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
- Avoid physical damage to containers.
- Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
- Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing
before re-use.
- Use good occupational work practice.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
- Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
- Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
- Packing as recommended by manufacturer
- Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
None known.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Store in original containers.
- Keep containers securely sealed.
- Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
- Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
- Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
No data available: sodium hypochlorite as (CAS: 7681-52-9) / (CAS: 10022-70-5)
No data available: water as (CAS: 7732-18-5)
No data for Milton Antibacterial Solution.
EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m): 1.5 mg/m
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m):
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m Mixture Conc: (%).
Component Breathing zone Breathing Zone Mixture Conc
(ppm) (mg/m) (%)
sodium hypochlorite 0.50 1.5000 1.0
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m):
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m Mixture Conc: (%).
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
the breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m):
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m Mixture Conc: (%).
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
the breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.

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INGREDIENT DATA
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE:
available chlorine, as chlorine
TLV TWA: 0.5 ppm, 1.5 mg/m: STEL: 1 ppm, 2.9 mg/m
ES Peak: 1 ppm, 3 mg/m
CEL TWA: 2 mg/m (compare WEEL TWA)
The odour threshold is likely to be similar to that of chlorine, 0.3 ppm.
Acute, subchronic, and chronic toxicity studies have shown no significant
treatment related effects. High concentrations may produce moderate to
severe eye irritation, but not permanent injury. High doses also appear to
be embryotoxic. Since nearly all sodium hypochlorite is handled as aqueous
solution, airborne exposure is likely to be as an aerosol, or mist. Sodium
hypochlorite dissociates in water to form free hypochlorous acid in
equilibrium. The toxic effects are likely to be similar to those of
chlorine or sodium hydroxide.
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
- Safety glasses with side shields
- Chemical goggles.
- Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens
or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This
should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of
chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation
immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be
removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed
in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber.
OTHER
- Overalls.
- P.V.C. apron.
- Barrier cream.
- Skin cleansing cream.
- Eye wash unit.
RESPIRATOR
Selection of the Class and Type of respirator will depend upon the level of
breathing zone contaminant and the chemical nature of the contaminant.
Protection Factors (defined as the ratio of contaminant outside and inside the
mask) may also be important.
Breathing Maximum Half-face Full-Face
Zone Level Protection Respirator Respirator
ppm (volume) Factor
1000 10 B-AUS P- 1000 50 - B-AUS P5000 50 Airline * 5000 100 - B-2 P10000 100 - B-3 P100+ Airline**
* - Continuous Flow ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand.
The local concentration of material, quantity and
conditions of use determine the type of personal
protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to

obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed
storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Clear, colourless liquid with a chlorine odour; mixes with water.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: Not Applicable Boiling Range (C): Not Available
Melting Range (C): Not Available Specific Gravity (water=1): 1.13
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): 10.8
pH (1% solution): Not Available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not Available
Volatile Component (%vol): Not Available Evaporation Rate: Not Available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not Available Flash Point (C): Not Applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not Applicable
Autoignition Temp (C): Not Available Decomposition Temp (C): Not Available
State: Liquid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
- Presence of incompatible materials.
- Product is considered stable.
- Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification
systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating
animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of
the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g
liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic
substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather than those
producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may
produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of
insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
EYE
Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC
Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort
characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
SKIN
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions,
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the
use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of
the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
On the basis, primarily, of animal experiments, concern has been expressed by at
least one classification body that the material may produce carcinogenic or
mutagenic effects; in respect of the available information, however, there
presently exists inadequate data for making a satisfactory assessment.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION

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Oral (mouse) LD50: 5800 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 10 mg - Moderate

Oral (woman) TDLo: 1000 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h-Moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 8910 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 100 mg - Moderate
as sodium hypochlorite pentahydrate
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
WATER:
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Do NOT allow product to come in contact with surface waters or to intertidal
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning
equipment or disposing of equipment wash-waters.
Wastes resulting from use of the product must be disposed of on site or at
approved waste sites.
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE:
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is
less than or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix 8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical Safety Cards:
1993 Commission of the European Communities.
continued...
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Recycle wherever possible.
- Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste
management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility
can be identified.
- Dispose of by: Burial in a licenced land-fill or Incineration in a licenced
apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)
- Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers
are cleaned and destroyed.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM
None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN,IATA,IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
sodium hypochlorite (CAS: 7681-52-9) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
sodium hypochlorite (CAS: 10022-70-5) is found on the following regulatory
lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
water (CAS: 7732-18-5) is found on the following regulatory lists;
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
This document is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of
private study, research, review or criticism, as permitted under the Copyright
Act, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from
CHEMWATCH. TEL (+61 3) 9572 4700.
Issue Date: 25-Jan-2006
Print Date: 27-Jan-2006
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Appendix M:
Ivermectin

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

Ivermectin MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Ivermectin
Catalog Codes: SLI1771
CAS#: 70288-86-7
RTECS: IH7891500
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: 22,23-Dihyroavermectin B1
Chemical Name: Ivermectin
Chemical Formula: Not available.
Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396
US Sales: 1-800-901-7247
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400
Order Online: ScienceLab.com
CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:
1-800-424-9300
International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887
For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Ivermectin 70288-86-7 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Ivermectin: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 29.5 mg/kg [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). Severe over-exposure can result in
death.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. for human. Non-mutagenic for mammalians.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE]. Classified
Reproductive system/toxin/female [None.].
Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in
one or many human organs.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
p. 1
Eye Contact: No known effect on eye contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
Skin Contact:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin
with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated
clothing before reusing.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation: Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible
indication that the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen
tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.

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Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.

Flash Points: Not available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not available.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
p. 2
Precautions:
Keep locked up Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not
breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label.
Storage:
Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Keep container tightly
closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place. Highly toxic or infectious materials should be stored in a separate
locked safety storage cabinet or room.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid.
Odor: Not available.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: Not available.
Color: Off-white.
pH (1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Not available.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
p. 3
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, acetone.
Solubility:
Soluble in acetone.
Very slightly soluble in hot water, n-octanol.
Insoluble in cold water, methanol.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Not available.

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Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.

Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Not available.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 29.5 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans:
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Classified None. for human. Non-mutagenic for mammalians.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE]. Classified
Reproductive system/toxin/female [None.].
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Not available.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
p. 4
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.
Identification: : Toxic solids n.o.s. (Ivermectin) : UN2811 PG: II
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R40- Possible risks of irreversible
effects.
R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 3
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
Safety glasses.
p. 5
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/09/2005 05:54 PM
Last Updated: 11/06/2008 12:00 PM
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Appendix N:
Benzelmin Concentrate

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet SYNTEX

Date: May 15,1992
SECTION 1. COMPANY AND MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Supplier of Data:
In Case of Emergency, Call:
Product Name:
Syntax (U.S.A.) Ina
3401 Hiilview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Environmental Health & Safety, (415) 855-5050
Benzelmin Paste
SECTION 2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Component1
CAS #
Formula
Percent
Oxfendazoie2
53716-50-0
37.5%
Propylene glycol
57-55-6
15%
Colloidal silicon dioxide
7631-86-9
3%
(amorphous silica)
Polyoxyl 40 starate
NA3
NA
2%
Polyethylene glycol 8000
2532-26-83
NA
3%
Water
7732-18-5
H2O
>35%
1 Components less than 1% not fisted unless pharmacologically active or carcinogenic
2Pharmacologcatty active,
^ot Availabte.
page 1 of 7
SECTION 3. HEALTH HAZARDS
WARNING STATEMENT
CAUTION: Contains deworming agent. Excessive exposure may affect the liver
and if severe, affect the gastrointestinal tract, testes, and blood. Oral doses
exceeding those that caused liver toxicity in laboratory animals have caused
embryolethality (death to developing embryo). Avoid skin contact, eye contact,
ingestion, and inhalation. Material intended for animal use only.
Potential Routes of Exposure
Skin and eye contact, accidental ingestion, inhalation.
Eye
Direct contact is not expected to cause eye irritation.
Skin
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Systemic
Acute: Acute exposure is considered to be relatively nontoxic. The acute
lethal dose of oxfendazole in test animais exceeded 1 g/kg body weight,
corresponding to >6S g/150 lb person, assuming equal sensitivity; 68 g of
oxfendazole is contained in approximately 180 g of Benzelmin Paste. The
oral LD50 (dose that kills 50% of the test animals) of propylene glycol in rats is
20 g/kg body weight, corresponding approximately to 1400 g/150 lb person;
1400g of propylene glycol is contained in approximately 9000 g of Benzelmin
Paste.
Chronic: Based on studies in test animals, excessive chronic exposure may
affect the liver and if severe, may affect the gastrointestinal tract, testes, and
blood.
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
Administration of oxfendazole to male and female rats for two generations of
reproduction had no significant adverse effect on fertility or on any aspect of
reproductive performance. (These studies were conducted at doses similar to
those that caused liver toxicity in repeated exposure studies.) As with
repeated administration studies, some iver effects were observed in treated
animals.
Teratology (birth defect) studies in mice, rabbits, swine, horses, and cattle
have produced no evidence of teratogenic activity. Studies in rats and sheep
show equivocal evidence of birth defects from oxfendazole administration.
The data show that, at doses exceeding those that cause liver toxicity,
oxfendazole may cause embryolethality (death to the embryo).
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SECTION 3. HEALTH HAZARDS (CONT'D)
Carcinogenicity
None of the components in Benzelmin Paste are listed by NTP, IARC, or
OSHA as carcinogenic.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
None known or reported.
Occupational Exposure Limit
Syntex has not established an Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) for
Benzelmin Paste. Syntax has established an OEL for oxfendazole of 0.35
mg/m3 of air based on the toxicity profile of oxfendazole and appropriate
safety factors. OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for amorphous silica
is 6 mg/m3 ACGIH's Threshold Limit Value (TLV) for amorphous siiica is 10
mg/m3. The OEL, PEL, and TLV are 8-hour time-weighted average airborne
concentrations
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If
redness or irritation develops, notify medical personnel and supervisor.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes. If a rash or
irritation develops, contact medical personnel and supervisor.
Inhalation
Immediately move to fresh air and notify medical personnel and supervisor.
Ingestion
Drink a moderate amount (8-12 oz.) of water and immediately notify medical
personnel and supervisor.
SECTION 5. FIRE PROTECTION
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Explosivity
Not applicable.
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SECTON 5. FIRE PROTECTION (CONT'D)
Extinguishing Media
Water, multipurpose dry chemical or halon-fire extinguisher.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Wear full protective clothing and NIOSH/MSHA-approved, positive pressure,
self-contained breathing apparatus. Wash all equipment thoroughly after use.
SECTION 6. SPILL AND RELEASE MEASURES
If material is released or spiiled, take proper precautions to minimize exposure by
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absorbent, e.g., paper towels. Wash spill area thoroughly with soap and water.
Collect spilled material, absorbent, and rinsewaster into suitable containers for
disposai in accordance with applicable waste disposal regulations.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Use adequate ventilation to minimize
exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROUPERSONAL
PROTECTION
Eye Protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields or full face shield if eye contact is likely.
The choice of protection is based on the job activity and potential for contact
with eyes and face.
Respiratory Protection
When handling bulk quantities or for long durations where aerosolizatJon of
material is likety, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved half-face air purifying
respirator.
Skin Protection
Wear gioves if skin contact is likely. Wear coveralls or other protective
overgarment if necessary. The choice of skin protection is based on the job
activity and potential for skin contact
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL
PROTECTION (CONT'D)
Engineering Controls
When handling bulk quantities or for long durations where aerosolization of
material is likely, locai exhaust ventilation may be necessary. Proper
equipment design may be necessary to reduce the opportunity for skin and
eye contact
Other
Wash hands immediately after handling material (especially before eating,
drinking, or smoking). Wash protective equipment thoroughly after each use.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point:
Melting Point:
Solubility in Water:
Vapor Pressure:
Specific Gravity:
pH:
Percent Volatile:
Vapor Density:
Evaporation:
Appearance, Color, Odor:
Not applicable.
Not available.
Soluble at low and high pH.
Nil.
1.15 to 1.20 g/cm3.
4.4 to 5.0.
Nil.
Nil.
Nil.
White to off-white smooth paste.
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Stable.
Incompatibility
May react violently in the presence of strong oxidizing agents (e.g., peroxides,
permanganates, nitric acid), chlorine trifluoride, manganese trifluoride, and
oxygen difiuoride.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Emits carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides
when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.

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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

See Section 3. Heaith Hazards.
SECTION 12. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Persistence and Degradabiiity:
Oxfendazole is not expected to bioconcentrate in the aquatic environment or
to partition significantly into soils, based on its octanol/water partition
coefficient (log Kow = 1.95). Oxfendazole rapidly photodegrades in aqueous
solutions. Propylene glycol is degraded by a variety of acclimated and
unacclimated soil, water, and sewage microorganisms. Under different
conditions, complete degradation usually occurs within 3-20 days.
Aquatic Toxicity:
The 96 hour LCso for oxfendazole in biuegil! sunfish and rainbow trout were
>2.7 and >2.5 mg/L, respectively. The 48 hour ECso for oxfendazole in
Daphnia magna was 0.52 mg/L (The LC50 is the chemical concentration in
water that kills 50% of the test subjects over a specified exposure duration;
the EC50 is the chemical concentration that produces a specified adverse
effect in 50% of the test subjects over a specified exposure duration.)
Propylene glycol is relatively nontoxic to aquatic organisms based on studies
using rainbow trout and brine shrimp.
page 6 of 7
SECTION 13. WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
All wastes containing the material should be property labeled and stored
separately from other facility wastes. Dispose of waste materials according to
prescribed Federal, state, and local regulations, e.g., appropriately permitted
chemical waste incinerator. Rinsewaters resulting from spill cleanups should be
discharged in an environmentally safe manner, e.g., to an appropriately permitted
wastewater treatment facility.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT Hazard Class
Not regulated.
UN Number
Not assigned.
SECTION 15. LABELING/REGULATORY INFORMATION
in addition to the identity label, containers of Benzelmin Paste should be labeled
according to FDA requirements.
The above information is based on data available to us and is believed to be
correct. Since the information may be applied under conditions beyond our
control and with which we may be unfamiliar, we do not assume any responsibility
for the results of its use and all persons receiving it shall make their own
determination of the effects, properties, and protections which pertain to their
particular conditions.
No representation, warranty, or guarantee, express or implied (including a
warranty of fitness or merchantability for a particular purpose), is made with
respect to the material, the accuracy of this information, the results to be obtained
from the use thereof, or the hazards connected with the use of the material.
Caution should be used in the handling and use of the material
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Appendix O:
Panacur

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

Fenbendazole MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Fenbendazole
Catalog Codes: SLF1243
CAS#: 43210-67-9
RTECS: DD6520500
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found.
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Panacur, Fenbendazol; Methyl
5-[phenylthio]-2-benzimidazolecarbamate
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acid,5-(phenylthio)-, methyl ester

Chemical Formula: C15-H13-N3-O2-S
Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Fenbendazole 43210-67-9 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Fenbendazole: ORAL (LD50): Acute: &gt;10000 mg/kg [Rat]. &gt;10000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
p. 1
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Serious Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Points: Not available.
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.
Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Slightly explosive in presence of heat.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill:
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.

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Large Spill:
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
p. 2
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not
breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the
container or the label.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (crystalline powder.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 29.3 g/mole
Color: Brownish-Grey. (Light.)
pH (1% soln/water): Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Not available.
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
p. 3
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water, hot water.
Freely Soluble in Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO).
Very slightly soluble in usual solvents.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat
Incompatibility with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >10000 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic Effects on Humans: MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Health Effects:
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation.

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Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with vomiting.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the blood (changes in serum compositon), liver,
metabolism (weight loss), and respiration (pneumoconiosis).
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not available.
p. 4
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations: No products were found.
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
R40- Possible risks of irreversible
effects.
S2- Keep out of the reach of children.
S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 1
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
p. 5
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Safety glasses.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
Created: 10/09/2005 05:31 PM
Last Updated: 11/06/2008 12:00 PM
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Appendix P:
Amitraz

Material Safety Data Sheet

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET A18146/07/AUS

AMITRAZ EC CATTLE AND PIG SPRAY
SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION, CONTACTS, HAZARDOUS NATURE
Bayer Australia Ltd
875 Pacific Highway
Pymble NSW 2073
Emergency Telephone Number
1800 033 111
24 hour Emergency Service Australia Wide, Toll Free
Contact Point (for non-emergency calls)
Animal Health Division
Telephone Number: (02) 9391-6000
Product Name Amitraz EC Cattle and Pig Spray
Product Use Dip concentrate for control of ticks on cattle and mange on pigs.
Other Names Amitraz, aromatic hydrocarbons
Creation Date 25th June 2003
Revision Date 11th March 2009
SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
NON-DANGEROUS GOODS
Risk Phrases Harmful if swallowed. May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety Phrases Do not breathe vapour. Avoid contact with skin. If swallowed do not
induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label.
RISK & SAFETY PHRASES ARE NOT REQUIRED ON PACKAGES
INTENDED FOR END USERS. APPROPRIATE SAFETY DIRECTIONS AND
FIRST AID STATEMENTS ARE SHOWN ON THE PRODUCT LABEL.
SECTION 3 COMPOSITION
Ingredients CAS No Proportion
Amitraz* 33089-61-1 12.5%
Solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy aromatic 64742-94-5 >60%
Other ingredients determined not to be hazardous - 10 - <30%
*Amitraz is an amidine; N,N-bis(2,4-dimethylphenyliminomethyl)methylamine
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SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Label Regulated First
Aid Statement
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Phone Australia 131126. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting.
Give a glass of water.
General Remove victim from contaminated area. If there is a risk of
unconsciousness, position and transport in a stable lateral position.
Remove soiled or soaked clothing immediately.
Scheduled Poisons Poisons Information Centres in each State capital city can provide
additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126.
Inhalation Inhalation of this product is a risk. In this event remove from
exposure and perform artificial respiration if necessary.
Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention if required.
Eye contact Flush eye immediately with large amounts of water or normal
saline, occasionally lifting eyelids, until no evidence of chemical
remains. Seek medical attention if eye irritation persists.
Ingestion If vomiting occurs keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. Seek medical attention if required.
Advice to doctor See also Chapter 11. Onset of clinical signs is within 4-6 hours.
There is no specific antidote for amitraz. Apply standard
decontamination procedures and symptomatic treatment
considering possible solvent effects as described below.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media Sprayed water jet, foam, dry powder, CO2, sand
Fire and Explosion
Hazards

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Combustible product. Product has a flash point of >95C.

Hazardous Combustion
Products
Thermal decomposition products include hydrogen cyanide,
carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Fire Fighting Fight fire in the early stages if safe to do so. Wear respiratory
protection.
In well ventilated areas wear full face mask with a combination
filter. (Offers no protection from carbon monoxide)
In enclosed premises: respirator with independent air supply.
Contain firefighting water.
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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Accidental Release Use any personal protective equipment listed in Chapter 8.
Prevent spillage from spreading or entering soil, waterways and
drains.
Take up with absorbent material such as sawdust, peat or chemical
binder. Fill material along with any contaminated soil etc., into
sealable containers. Clean affected area with an aqueous detergent
and a small amount of water. Absorb this with hydrated lime and
place in a sealable container. Spread hydrated lime over the
affected area. On completion of clean-up remove and wash all
protective clothing and equipment with detergent and water.
Place cleaning materials into the same container.
Do not eat, drink or smoke during clean-up operation.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Safe Handling Pour the product using a funnel or other equipment to avoid
splashing and glugging. Suitable container materials: HDPE,
LDPE.
Storage Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from food, drink or animal feeding stuffs.
To maintain product quality, store below 30C.
Keep away from heat or moisture.
This material is a Schedule 6 poison and must be stored, handled
and used in accordance with the relevant regulations.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits No exposure standards allocated for amitraz or other ingredients
of this product.
Ventilation Ensure adequate ventilation during use to prevent build-up of
fumes. Do not inhale spray mist.
Eye Protection May irritate the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Do NOT
inhale spray mist. If product in eyes, wash out immediately with
water. Wear a face shield while handling the concentrate..
Skin Protection May irritate the skin. When preparing dip or spray, using prepared
dip or spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist,
washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves, and face shield. If
product on skin, immediately wash area with soap and water.
Wash hands before breaks and at end of work.
Respirator No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.
Protective Material
Types
PVC, rubber
General Advice After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands,
arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. After each day's
use, wash gloves, face shield and contaminated clothing. Product
is poisonous if swallowed.
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SECTION 9 PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Clear liquid
Colour Yellow to yellow-brown
Odour Slight characteristic smell
Boiling Point Boiling range 215-300C
Solidifying point Not available
Density approx 1.00-1.02 kg/L at 20C
Vapour Pressure 0.005 hPa at 20C (amitraz)
Viscosity Not available

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Solubility in Water Emulsifiable

pH Not available
Flash Point >95C
Ignition Temperature Not available
Explosive Limits Not available
Other Information Product is packed in 1 and 10 litre containers
SECTION 10 STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Product is chemically stable.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid oxidising agents.
Incompatible Materials None
Hazardous
Decomposition
Thermal decomposition products include hydrogen cyanide,
carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Reactions None
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity Oral LD50 (rat) 1000-2000 mg/kg (of amitraz)
Dermal LD50 (rat) >2000 mg/kg (of amitraz)
Inhalation LC50 (rat) 65 mg/L (6h)(dust)(amitraz)
Local Effects Eye: may irritate the eye
Skin: may irritate the skin
Reproductive Effects None of the ingredients of the formulation have been shown to
produce reproductive or teratogenic effects.
Mutagenicity None of the ingredients of the formulation have been shown to
produce mutagenic effects.
Carcinogenic Effects Amitraz has been shown in animal tests to have no carcinogenic
potential. Other ingredients are not classified as carcinogens
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Health Hazard
Information
Amitraz: The ingestion of large quantities may cause hypotension,
sedation, slowing of the heart beat and hypothermia. Effects are
transient and reversible within 24-48 hours. Absorbed by skin.
May cause irritation to skin or transient skin flushing. Amitraz has
a skin sensitizing potential.
May cause irritation by eye contact.
Inhalation of large amounts of spray mist may produce lethargy.
Solvent naphtha, heavy aromatic: Inhalation of high
concentrations leads to mucous membrane irritation and
anaesthesia. Frequent or persistent skin contact can lead to
irritation and contact dermatitis. Aspiration of even small amounts
is associated with the danger of severe lung damage with a
possibly fatal outcome (chemical pneumonia).
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Octanol/Water Partition
Co-efficient
log P = 5.5 at pH 5.8 and 25C
Ecotoxicity Fish toxicity
amitraz
LC50 0.74 mg/L (96h) Rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri)
LC50 0.45 mg/L (96h) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus).
Daphnia toxicity
amitraz
LC50 0.035 mg/L (48h) Water flea (Daphnia magna)
Toxic to fish and horses. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or
drains with product or used containers.
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL INFORMATION
After Intended Use Disposal of unwanted spraywash should be into a pit of adequate
size on level ground and away from watercourses, drains, dams,
and tree roots.
Triple or (preferably) pressure rinse empty containers, adding
rinsate to spray wash. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on
site. If not available bury containers below 500mm in a disposal
pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of
waterways, vegetation and roots. Empty containers and product
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After spill or accident Dispose of sealed containers at an approved local waste disposal
site.
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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No Not classified
UN Proper Shipping
Name
Not classified
Class & Subsidiary
Risk
Not classified
Packaging Group Not classified
Hazchem Code Not classified
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Schedule 6
APVMA Registration The product is registered by the APVMA.
Registration Number 48200
Labelling All necessary directions, precautions and warnings for normal use
of the product are included on the product label.
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
Summary of Changes
from Last Edition
Routine Review and Update
Acronyms ADG Code Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous
Goods by Road and Rail
APVMA Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines
Authority
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
HDPE High density polyethylene
LDPE Low density polyethylene
NOHSC National Occupational Health & Safety Commission
SUSDP Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and
Poisons
UN Number United Nations number
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Disclaimer This Material Safety Data Sheet has been developed according to
the NOHSC National Code of Practice for the Preparation of
MSDS [NOHSC:2011(2003)].
The data, information and recommendations herein
("information") are represented in good faith and believed to be
correct as of the date hereof.
The purpose of this Material Safety Data Sheet is to describe
product in terms of their safety requirements.
Bayer Australia Limited make no representation of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or application, or
of any other nature with respect to the information or the product
to which the information refers ("the product").
The information is supplied upon the condition that the persons
receiving same will make their own determination as to its
suitability for their purposes prior to use of the product.
The physical data shown herein are typical values based on
material tested. These values should not be construed as a
guaranteed analysis of any specific lot or as guaranteed
specification for the product or specific lots thereof.
Due care should be taken to make sure that the use or disposal of
this product and / or its packaging is in compliance with relevant
Federal, State and Local Government regulations.
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Appendix Q:
Quintiophos

Material Safety Data Sheet

1. Chemical product and company identification

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1.1 Product name QUANTOPHOS H

1.2 Manufacturer/supplier identification BWT - AG
Walter Simmer Str. 4
A-5310 Mondsee/Austria
Telefon: +43-6232-5011-0
Telefax: +43-6232-5011-1229
1.2.1 Contact for information Dipl. Ing. L. Nagl - _ +43-6232-5011-1505
1.2.2 Emergency telephone No.: Poison information center _ +43-1-406 43 43
1.3 Date of issue/revision 12.12.2002
2. Composition/Information on ingredients
2.1 Chemical characterisation (substance)
2.2 Chemical characterisation (preparation)
2.2.1 Description Preparation of foodgrade phosphates for drinking water treatment
2.2.2 Hazardous ingredients CAS-No.: % mass R-phrases Symbol
None - - - 2.2.3 Identification numbers EINECS No.: EEC number:
3. Possible Hazards
3.1 Hazards identification No hazardous product as specified in
Directive 67/548/EEC
3.2 Special hazards information for man and environment 4. First aid measures
4.1 General recommendations 4.2 After inhalation Fresh air. Consult doctor if feeling unwell
4.3 After skin contact Wash off with plenty of water
Remove contaminated clothing
4.4 After eye contact Wash off with plenty of water
4.5 After ingestion Make victim drinking plenty of water
Induce vomiting
Summon doctor if feeling unwell
4.6 Advice to doctor
4.6.1 Effects
5. Fire fighting measures
5.1 Suitable extinguishing media To suit environment
5.2 Impropriate extinguishing media No restriction
5.3 Specific hazards None
Non-combustible
5.4 Special protective equipment 6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Person-related precautionary measures 6.2 Environmental precautions Do not discharge into the environment (sewers, rivers, soils ...)
6.3 Methods for cleaning up/taking up Take up dry
Forward for disposal
Clean up affected area
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Appendix R:
Deltamethrin

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet - LC Laboratories Cat. No. D-6153 - page 1
Revision Date: June 6, 2008

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE:
Trade name: Deltamethrin
Product Number: D-6153
Manufacturer/Supplier:
LC Laboratories
165 New Boston Street
Woburn, MA 01801 USA
+1-781-937-0777 Fax: +1-781-938-5420
2. COMPOSITION/DATA ON COMPONENTS:

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Chemical Name: (S)--Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R)-cis-3-(2,2-dibromo-vinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

Synonyms:
Hazardous Ingredient: Deltamethrin
CAS Registry Number: 52918-63-5
Molecular Weight: 505.20
Molecular Formula: C 22 H 19 Br 2 NO 3
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Hazard Description: Highly Toxic (USA) Toxic (EU)
Dangerous for the environment
Harmful in contact with skin; readily absorbed through skin system
Toxic by inhalation
Very toxic if swallowed
May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
Target organ(s): central nervous system, cardiovascular system
Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment:
HMIS Ratings: Health =1 Flammability =0 Reactivity =0
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
After Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air; if breathing is difficult, give oxygen; if breathing stops, give artificial respiration
After skin contact: flush with copious amounts of water; remove contaminated clothing and shoes; call a physician
After eye contact: flush with copious amounts of water; assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers; call a
physician
After swallowing: if swallowed, wash out mouth with copious amounts of water; call a physician
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
Suitable extinguishing agents: water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or foam
Protective equipment: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual fire hazard: may emit toxic fumes under fire conditions
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
Person-related safety precautions: cordon off area of spill; wear self-contained breathing apparatus, protective clothing and heavy
rubber gloves
Measures for cleaning/collecting: absorb solutions with finely-powdered liquid-binding material (diatomite, universal binders);
decontaminate surfaces and equipment by scrubbing with alcohol; dispose of contaminated material according to Section 13
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
Information for safe handling: avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing; material may be an irritant
Storage: store solid and solutions at -20 C
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
Personal protective equipment as follows:
Breathing equipment: NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Protection of hands: chemical-resistant rubber gloves
Eye protection: chemical safety goggles

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Form:
Color:
Odor: none
Melting point/Melting range:
Danger of explosion: none
Solubility in / Miscibility with water: not soluble
Solvent content: none
Organic solvents: soluble in DMSO, ethanol, or acetone
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Stability: avoid acids and bases
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: protect from light and heat
Dangerous products of decomposition: thermal decomposition may produce toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
RTECS #: GZ1233000
Acute toxicity: none known
Primary irritant effect:
On the skin: none known
On the eye: not known; may be an irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
General notes: no data available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION:
Dispose of in accordance with prevailing country, federal, state and local regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
DOT:
Proper shipping name: none
Non-Hazardous for transport: this substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport
IATA class:
Proper shipping name: none
Non-Hazardous for transport: this substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport
15. REGULATIONS:
Code letter and hazard designation of product:
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
EU Risk And Safety phrases:
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
S28: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
S29: Do not empty into drains
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
S53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use
R21: Harmful in contact with skin
R23: Toxic by inhalation
R27/28: Very toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
The above information is believed to be correct based on our present knowledge but does not purport to be complete. For research
use only by trained personnel. The burden of safe use of this material rests entirely with the user. LC Laboratories disclaims all
liability for any damage resulting from use of this material.
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Appendix S:
Diazinon

Material Safety Data Sheet

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 06/01/98
Narangba Qld, 4504 Date Reviewed: 09/99, 08/01, 02/03,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT: DIAZINON 800
USE: Insecticide for the control of various insect pests
in agriculture.
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION:
Accensi Pty Ltd
Lot 96 Potassium Street
Narangba, Queensland 4504
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS:
Ingredients CAS Reg. No. Conc.
Diazinon Tech 333-41-5 800g/L
Surfactants - Low
Aromatic Hydrocarbons 64742-95-5 Low
Proportion (% weight per weight): VHIGH >60, HIGH 30-60, MED
10-29, LOW 1-9, VLOW <1
3. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATIONS:
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe
Australia
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This section
includes possible adverse effects, which could occur if
this material is not handled in the recommended
manner.
These are typical POISONING SYMPTOMS
organophosphate pesticides nausea, diarrhoea,
dripping nose and mouth, excessive salivation,
stomach cramps, excessive sweating, trembling, loss
of muscle coordination, muscle twitches, weakness,
mental confusion, blurred vision, breathing difficulties,
rapid pulse pin-point pupils.
(Cholinesterase inhibition)
EYE: Mild irritant
SKIN: The active ingredient, diazinon, can be rapidly
absorbed through the skin thus causing
cholinesterase inhibition. Mild irritant.
INGESTION: Moderate Toxicity
INHALATION: Slight Toxicity
SYSTEMIC (other target organ): Repeated minor
exposure of diazinon tech may cause a cumulative
poisoning effect due to cholinesterase inhibition.
Cholinesterase levels will return to normal a few weeks
after exposure is stopped.
The hydrocarbon liquid may cause narcosis and
central nervous system depression following prolonged
over-exposure.
CANCER INFORMATION: Diazinon is not considered
carcinogenic
TERATOLOGY (Birth defects): No evidence of in
laboratory mammals.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: No evidence of in
laboratory mammals.
MUTAGENICITY: The mutagenicity in humans
remains unevaluated.
4. FIRST AID:
If poisoning occurs, immediately contact a doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26), and
follow the advice given. Show this Material Safety
Data Sheet to a doctor.
EYE: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes, holding eye open and taking care to
rinse under eyelids as well. If irritation persist seek
medical attention.
SKIN: Wash off skin immediately with soap and plenty
of water. Remove all contaminated clothing and
shoes. If poisoning occurs seek immediate medical

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attention and if more than 15 minutes from medical

attention, give one Atropine tablet (0.5mg) every 5
minutes until dryness of mouth occurs.
INGESTION: Wash out mouth with water. Do not
induce vomiting. Keep patient at rest and seek
medical advice.
INHALATION: Move affected person to fresh air and
keep until recovered. If poisoning occurs seek
immediate medical attention and if more than 15
minutes from emergency medical attention, give one
Atropine tablet (0.5mg) every 5 minutes until dryness
of mouth occurs.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treat as cholinesterase
inhibitors. Atropine sulphate is antidote.
Always seek medical attention when atropine has
been given. (Even if symptoms have subsided)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 06/01/98
Narangba Qld, 4504 Date Reviewed: 09/99, 08/01, 02/03,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Diaru8020
Page 2 of 4
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASHPOINT: > 620C (solvent)
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use fine water spray or
foam.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: This product is
non-flammable and non-explosive.
FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Wear suitable
breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS:
In case of spills it is important to take all steps
necessary to:
Avoid eye and skin contact.
Avoid contamination of waterways.
1. Keep all bystanders away.
2. Wear full-length clothing and PVC gloves.
3. Reposition any leaking containers so as to
minimise further leakage.
4. Dam and absorb spill with an absorbent material
(e.g. sand or soil).
5. Shovel the absorbed spill into drums and top with
hydrated lime.
6. Disposal of the absorbent material will depend on
the extent of the spill.
For quantities up to 50L of product bury in a
secure land fill site.
For quantities greater than 50L seek advice
from the manufacturer before attempting
disposal. Contain in a secure location until
disposal method is established.
7. Decontaminate spill area with hydrate lime
scattered over the spill prior to rinsing off with
water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
STORAGE:
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
Store away from food and food stuffs for animal or
human consumption. Store in its original container
well sealed. Store as combustible C1
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL
PROTECTION:

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EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Exposure values at the TWA (Time Weighted Average)
means the average airborne concentration of a
particular substance when calculated over a normal 8
hour working day for a 5 day working week. There is a
blanket recommendation of 10mg/m3 for inspirable
dusts or mists when limits have not otherwise been
established.
ACGIH TLV: 0.1mg/Cu metre
STEL 0.3mg/Cu metre
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the
TWA value should be maintained. Values may be
reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust
ventilation, capturing substances at the source, or
other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations
of mists, dusts or vapours are high, you are advised to
modify the process or environment to reduce the
problem.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MANUFACTURING,
COMMERCIAL BLENDING, AND PACKAGING
WORKERS: Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation
of vapour. Wear overalls, chemical goggles and
impervious gloves. Use adequate ventilation. Eye
washing and shower facilities available.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: Eye protection should be
worn when splashing is possible. Wear splash proof
goggles or a full-face shield. Consult AS 1336 and
1337.
SKIN PROTECTION: Wear chemical resistant PVC or
nitrile gloves. For help in selecting suitable gloves
consult AS 2161. Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the
neck and wrist. Wear a washable hat. For help in
selecting suitable clothing consult AS 2919. For help in
selecting boots consult AS/NZS 2210.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Do not breathe
vapour/spray/fumes. Use an organic-chemical
cartridge respirator when working in poorly ventilated
areas or where there is potential for spray mist,
splashing or vapours. Consult AS 1715
APPLICATIONS AND ALL OTHER HANDLERS:
After handling this product always wash hands before
smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment
before storing or re-using.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 06/01/98
Narangba Qld, 4504 Date Reviewed: 09/99, 08/01, 02/03,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Diaru8020
Page 3 of 4
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Clear light amber coloured liquid.
ODOUR: Strong to objectionable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Emulsifies with water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.12
BOILING POINT: >1120C
CORROSIVENESS: Non-Corrosive
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: This product is unlikely to spontaneously
decompose
INCOMPATIBILITY: Avoid oxidising agents, strong
acids and alkalis.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
Diazinon decomposes above 1200C. During a fire this

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product may release smoke and hazardous

decomposition products.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: This product is
unlikely to spontaneously polymerise.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Diazinon is classified as slightly toxic to moderately
toxic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: Do not allow any part of
this product to enter waterways.
ECOTOXICOLOGY: Diazinon technical is moderately
toxic to fish LC50 (96h) Rainbow Trout = 2.6 3.2
mg/L and highly toxic to birds and bees.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of empty, used
containers by;
(a) Triple rinsing with water. Add the rinsings to the
tank mix or dispose of rinsate in a disposal pit
away from desirable plants and roots, and
watercourses. On-site disposal of undiluted
product is unacceptable.
(b) Breaking, crushing or puncturing the containers to
prevent reuse.
(c) Disposing of in a local authority, bury landfill site
that does not burn its refuse. If there is no local
authority landfill readily available in your area,
bury the containers under at least 50cm of soil at
a licensed/approved disposal site. DO NOT burn
empty containers or product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT:
SHIPPING NAME: Pesticide organophosphorus,
liquid, flammable, toxic.
DANGEROUS GOODS: 6.1
Sub-risk: Not Applicable
P.G: III
HAZCHEM: 2WE
UN No: 3018
MARINE TRANSPORT:
SHIPPING NAME: Pesticide organophosphorus,
liquid, flammable, toxic.
DANGEROUS GOODS: 6.1
Sub-risk: Not Applicable
P.G: III
HAZCHEM: 2WE
UN No: 3018
AIR TRANSPORT:
SHIPPING NAME: Pesticide organophosphorus,
liquid, flammable, toxic.
DANGEROUS GOODS: 6.1
Sub-risk: Not Applicable
P.G: III
HAZCHEM: 2WE
UN No: 3018
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
WHO HAZARD CLASS: II
POISON SCHEDULE: 6
FLAMMABILITY: Non-flammable.
Is a Combustible C1
RISK PHRASES:
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if swallowed
SAFETY PHRASES:
After contact with skin wash immediately with soap
and water.
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

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Information immediately (show label if possible)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Accensi Pty Ltd Date Issued: 06/01/98
Narangba Qld, 4504 Date Reviewed: 09/99, 08/01, 02/03,
05/06
Ph: (07) 3897 2000 Fax: (07) 3897 2022
www.accensi.com.au Product Code: Diaru8020
Page 4 of 4
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
All information in this data sheet is provided in good faith and is
believed to be correct. Each user should consider the information in
this safety data sheet within the context of their particular
application as Accensi Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control
conditions under which this product may be used. Accensi Pty Ltd
will not be responsible for any damages arising out of the use or
reliance upon the information in this safety data sheet. No
expressed or implied warranties are given other than those implied
mandatory by Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation.
Please read all labels carefully before use.
Contact: Emergency Services
Ph: 000
Accensi Pty
Ltd
Ph: (07)3897 2000
Fax: (07) 3897 2022
Issued: 06-01-98
Reviewed: 02-09-99
02-08-01
28-05-02
11-02-03
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Appendix T:
Gamma BHC

Material Safety Data Sheet

Material Safety Data Sheet

1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane,gamma- Isomer MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane,gammaIsomer
Catalog Codes: SLH1075
CAS#: 58-89-9
RTECS: GV4900000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory:
1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: gamma-Benzene Hexachloride; Aalindan;
Hexicide; Viton; Lindane; gamma-BHC
Chemical Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane,
gamma-Isomer
Chemical Formula: Not available.
Contact Information:
Sciencelab.com, Inc.
14025 Smith Rd.
Houston, Texas 77396
US Sales: 1-800-901-7247
International Sales: 1-281-441-4400
Order Online: ScienceLab.com
CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:
1-800-424-9300
International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887
For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400

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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:
Name CAS # % by
Weight
{1,2,3,4,5,6}-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- 58-89-9 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Isomer 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 76
mg/kg [Rat]. 44 mg/kg [Mouse]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 50 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the
eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling,
reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified + (Proven.) by OSHA. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH.
Classified SUSPECTED by NTP.
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MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Development toxin [SUSPECTED].
The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system
(CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to a
highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human
organs.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. WARM water MUST be used. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate
medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention immediately.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical
attention immediately.
Serious Ingestion: Not available.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Points: CLOSED CUP: Higher than 93.3C (200F).
Flammable Limits: Not available.
Products of Combustion: Corrosive and toxic fumes (toxic fumes of halides, hydrogen chloride, and phosgene)
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat.
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
Slightly explosive in presence of heat.
Fire Fighting Media and Instructions:
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SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards:
May decompose on heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Very toxic fumes of chlorides, hydrogen chloride, and phosgene are released when lindane is heated to

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decomposition.
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Containers may explode when heated.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill:
Poisonous solid.
Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to
reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition
sources. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above
TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk,
evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not
breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 23C (73.4F).
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits:
TWA: 0.5 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] [1999] Inhalation
TWA: 0.5 STEL: 1.5 (mg/m3) [Canada] Inhalation
TWA: 0.5 (mg/m3) from NIOSH SKIN
TWA: 0.5 (mg/m3) from NIOSH Inhalation
TWA: 0.1 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] Inhalation3
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Powdered solid.)
Odor:
Odorless to slight musty odor. Pure Lindane is
odorless
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 290.83 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 323.4C (614.1F)
Melting Point: 113C (235.4F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 1.85 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: 0.0000094 mm Hg @ 20 C.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: 1 ppm
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: The product is more soluble in oil; log(oil/water) = 3.6
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, acetone.
Solubility:
Soluble in acetone.
Very slightly soluble in cold water.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids, alkalis.
Corrosivity: Corrosive in presence of aluminum.

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Special Remarks on Reactivity:

It decomposes in the presence of alkalies at ambient temperature, forming trichlorobenzenes.
It is decomposed by powdered iron, aluminum, and zinc
Lidane is incompatible with lime, sulfur, calciu arsenate, and other strong alkaline materials.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Lindane is corrosive to aluminum and other metals.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals:
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 44 mg/kg [Mouse].
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 50 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Chronic Effects on Humans:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified + (Proven.) by OSHA. Classified A3 (Proven for animal.) by ACGIH.
Classified SUSPECTED by NTP.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Development toxin [SUSPECTED].
May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central
nervous system (CNS).
Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator).
Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
Can cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects.
May cause cancer based on animal data.
May affect genetic material based on animal data.
Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute Potential Heath Effects:
Skin: May cause skin irritation; can be absorbed through skin. May be fatal if absorb pure product through skin.
May affect behavior and cardiovascular system
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation, cyanosis, and breathing difficulty.
Eyes: Can cause eye irritation. It may be absorbed through the eyes.
Ingestion: Harmful (toxic) if swallowed. Can affect the gastrointestional system (nausea, vomiting, malaise),
behavior (headaches, excitability, unconciousness, tremor, dizziness, loss of coordination, clonic/tonic seizures,
muscle spasm, sleeplessness, CNS depression), and the respiratory system (cyanosis breathing difficulty). May
affect metabolism.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
May affect blood, liver, kidneys, metabolism
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Ecotoxicity in water (LC50): 0.1 ppm 96 hours [Fathead minnow]. 0.1 ppm 96 hours [Bluegill]. 0.1 ppm 96
hours [rainbow trout]. 0.1 ppm any hours [lake trout]. 0.1 ppm any hours [goldfish].
BOD5 and COD: Not available.
Products of Biodegradation:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
arise.
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
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Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: CLASS 6.1: Poisonous material.
Identification: : Toxic Solid, Organic, n.o.s. (Lindane) UNNA: 2810 PG: II
Special Provisions for Transport: Not available.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations:
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, which would require a warning under the statute:
1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
California prop. 65 (no significant risk level): 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer: 6 mg/day
(value)
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gammaIsomer

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New York release reporting list: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer

Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
Pennsylvania RTK: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
Florida: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
Minnesota: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
Massachusetts RTK: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
New Jersey: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
Tennessee: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances (8 CCR 339): 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gammaIsomer
TSCA 8(b) inventory: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane, gamma- Isomer: 1 lbs. (0.4536 kg)
Other Regulations:
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada):
CLASS D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC).
DSCL (EEC):
R25- Toxic if swallowed.
R27- Very toxic in contact with skin.
R37/38- Irritating to respiratory system
and skin.
R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R45- May cause cancer.
R61- May cause harm to the unborn
child.
S1/2- Keep locked up and out of the reach of
children.
S26- In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S28- After contact with skin, wash immediately
with plenty of [***]
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S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S39- Wear eye/face protection.
S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
S53- Avoid exposure - obtain special
instructions before use.
HMIS (U.S.A.):
Health Hazard: 3
Fire Hazard: 1
Reactivity: 0
Personal Protection: E
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 3
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator
when ventilation is inadequate.
Splash goggles.

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References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
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