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This year, we had the privilege of hosting Paul Cooper as a guest! Far from an ordinary visitor, Paul is a specialised Eco and Adventure Guide as well as an Instructor, Trainer, and Mentor for new guides through the Tasmanian Government. Having such expertise on our trek gave us the chance to be critiqued and receive valuable feedback—a true honour. . We hope to see Paul again soon (and might even try to steal him away from Tasmania!). Special thanks to Kale for filming and to our amazing crew— CTA Paul, Karen, Edward, Nicola, and Kale—for making this extended trek unforgettable. . #cameltrek

Part 8:Continuing from Previous Posts - The final instalment. In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Parts 1 - 7. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . This footage was taken in early 2023 and it took Ava 6-8 weeks for a full recovery with regular treatment. Today Ava is roaming with most of our camels, enjoying a long holiday and won’t return to work until mid-April next year. We wish to thank Shane & Debbie O

Part 8:Continuing from Previous Posts - Using turmeric! . In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Parts 1 - 7 and there will be 1 more part to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We are pleased to report that Ava has fully recovered. All of our camels enjoy a long holiday as soon as the weather warms up, and they won’t return to work u

Part 7:Continuing from Previous Posts - Using lime! . In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Parts 1 - 6 and there will be 2 more parts to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We are pleased to report that Ava has fully recovered. All of our camels enjoy a long holiday as soon as the weather warms up, and they won’t return to work unti

Part 5: Continuing from Previous Posts - Using lime! . In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as there will be more parts to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We are pleased to report that Ava has fully recovered. All of our camels enjoy a long holiday as soon as the weather warms up, and they won’t return

We’ve been offline for multiple reasons and will conclude Ava’s experience with a puncture pedestal. Please note she fully recovered. Part 5: Continuing from Previous Posts . In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as there will be more parts to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We are pleased to report t

Part 4: Continuing from Previous Posts . In this installment, we continue to share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 as there will be more parts to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean, as camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. We will also feature lime in a future post as a game changer for successfully treating Ava. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We are pleased to report that Ava has fully recovered. All of our camels e

Part 3: Continuing from Previous Posts . In this installment, we share the essential first aid products included in our Camel First Aid Kit. When our camels travel, this kit travels with them. If you’re just joining us today, we encourage you to watch Part 1 and Part 2, as there will be more parts to come. . To provide context for this post, Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, filmed the treatment of Ava, who sustained a pedestal injury while roaming. Although we did not witness the incident, we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing a low-grade smell and a few flies while leading her. We were able to address the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad is a vascularly poor area, which raised significant concerns about Ava’s well-being at the time of the injury. . During her treatment, we tended to Ava daily and collaborated closely with our vet, David. Pedestal injuries, like all animal injuries, require varying degrees of devotion and attention. Ava required injectable antibiotics in addition to keeping the site clean. Camels rest and sleep on their pedestals, subjecting the area to dirt, hence we worked daily with Ava until the wound had sealed and good healing was obvious. . For more detailed information, please refer to the previous posts to avoid repetition. We will also feature lime in a future post as a game changer for successfully treating Ava. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative assistance. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us, as we know many camel owners face challenges. We aim to share more behind-the-scenes stories to foster understanding. We also believe that camels are incredibly intelligent and can sense when they are being assisted; you’ll note that Ava is ruminating and not heavily restrained during the treatment. . We

Part 2: Continuing from Our Most Recent Post . In this installment, we follow directly on from our previous update. Q Camel Yasmin, our enthusiastic guest trekker, continued to film live, and nothing in this footage has been edited while we treated Ava for a pedestal injury she sustained while roaming. Unfortunately, we did not witness the incident, but we are exceedingly grateful to Cameleer Marcus for noticing the smell and flies while leading her. We caught the injury within a week of Ava being free-roaming. . Dromedary camels have a pad of thick tissue over the sternum known as the pedestal. This keratinized pad allows a camel to prop itself up, reducing surface contact with the hot desert ground and increasing airflow around its body to help maintain a cooler temperature. . It’s important to note that many people mistakenly believe the seven tough keratinized sites on a camel’s body are wounds. However, these are natural callus-like spots that develop to protect against wear and friction from the desert sands when the camel is crouched. These areas may appear as though the hair has been rubbed off, but they are part of the camel’s adaptation to its environment. Young camels do not initially have these calluses, but they develop thick, leathery skin in these areas by around five months of age. . In this video, we are flushing the wound, which likely resulted from Ava sitting on an object that penetrated her pedestal. The injury was significant enough for a small index finger to penetrate the space. Karen maintained regular contact with her vet, David, whom she has worked with for many years. They communicated via satellite phone, with David assessing images sent by Karen, who provided a verbal description of the situation. . We extend our gratitude to Edward and Yasmin for their creative filming. Sharing the more complex aspects of operating Camel Treks Australia is important to us. We know many owners struggle so we’re attempting to share more behind th

Second attempt on the most previous post ... hopefully the full 5 minutes loads. Apologies for our technologically limited capacity! If not we will post them on our YouTube Channel.

Insights into Camel Care . Karen has often received feedback regarding the need for more information about camel training and well-being, including injury management. Last year, we were fortunate to have Q Camel Yasmin join us as a guest. Her enthusiasm for the experience led her to capture Karen’s treatment of a rare case on camera. . In an unexpected incident, Ava sustained a puncture to her pedestal while wandering the outback, and we did not witness the injury occur. This pedestal is critical for maintaining stability when a camel is in a crouched position. During the trekking season, with no fixed yards available, we utilized nearby trees as tethering points to facilitate Ava’s treatment, guided by David, Karen’s veterinarian from Port Augusta, and informed by Karen’s extensive knowledge gleaned from years spent with experienced camelmen. We have to also thank Marcus Tree, who incidentally is Vet David’s nephew, for first spotting the injured site. Thanks Marcus and thank you Edward for your five years working alongside Karen. . This post marks Part 1 of an ongoing series, as some videos may be lengthy and could require multiple views. The key takeaway is that complex wounds can heal successfully with the right care and attention. . For more information, please visit our website: www.cameltreksaustralia.com.au 🐪

Camel Treks Australia is excited to introduce our newest camera operator... or should we say, Tucker 🐪 the camera-camel! It seems our film project managers, Kale & Sol, are making “advanced payments” to Tucker in the form of apples 🍎. We have a feeling this sweet arrangement will keep Tucker eager to assist again! . The other young camels, Sapphire, Sweet-Lips, Ulysses and Arjun are stealing the spotlight too, and they’ve been enjoying Edward, Nicola, and Karen’s breakfast fruit supplies, courtesy of Kale & Sol 🤔 . There’s definitely never a dull moment with camels, and when not abused or scared of people the degree of interaction & intelligence is similar to being with young children. They are awesome! . www.cameltreksaustralia.com.au