Food Security and Socio-Economic Uplift of Camel Herders in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Faraz, Asim

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“…Tel : 08027459418. Author(s) agree that this article remain permanently open access under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International License zones in Asia and Africa (Faraz, 2020). In Ethiopia, 1.42 million heads of dromedary camels are reared in arid and semi-arid regions (CSA, 2018) and the majority of these camels are found in eastern part of the country.…”

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Potential of camel production and management Practices in Ethiopia: Review

Babege¹,

Wandara²,

Lameso³

2021

J. Dryland Agric.

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The camel is one of the most vital domestic animals species for pastoralist livelihood as much as their blood circulation. The annual camel milk production of Ethiopia in 2018 is estimated to be 176113 tones. Camel produces considerable amount of milk and for long period of time than other milk producing animals under harsh conditions. Meat quality is largely age dependent and as other animals, good meat is from young slaughtered camel. Camel herd sizes per household vary from few heads to several hundreds. The proportion of male to female animals in breeding herd is not equal because of higher number of female camels in the herd as compared to male camels. During the dry season all female camels are shifted to areas with better feed accessibility but male camels are usually reared around settlement area. Mostly male camels are used for transportation of commodities. Breeding management comprises of selection of best animals for next generation and/or culling of the worst animals from the herd, and controlled breeding. Camels start breeding at the end of the dry season and the beginning of rainy season and continue thought the season. Camel can be categorized under seasonal breeding animal species. Prevalence of disease in pastoral areas of Ethiopia is principal constraint of the pastoralist in their camel production. There are inadequate researches and reports have been conducted on potential of camel production and management system in the country. Therefore, this review paper is going to present potential of camel production and management practices in Ethiopia.

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Potential of camel production and management Practices in Ethiopia: Review

Babege¹,

Wandara²,

Lameso³

2021

J. Dryland Agric.

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“…Fat percentage in the current study is in range of the earlier studies in Pakistan [ 32 ], where milk fat percentage of 3.47–3.68% was found. Faraz et al (2018) [ 33 ] documented milk fat, protein, lactose, total solids percentages of 3.95–4.90%, 2.75–3.95%, 3.87–5.10%, and 12.32–14.35%, respectively, in the Marecha dromedary camel and 3.88–4.70%, 2.66–4.02%, 3.67–5.04%, and 12.22–14.65%, respectively, in the milk of the Barela dromedary camel in desert conditions [ 34 ]. Raziq et al (2011) [ 35 ] reported milk fat to be 2.5–2.8% in the Kohi white dromedary camel, which is lower than that found in the current study.…”

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Effect of Different Watering Regimes in Summer Season on Water Intake, Feed Intake, and Milk Production of Marecha She-camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Faraz

Khan

Passantino

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Twelve lactating healthy Marecha she-camels in the early lactation stage during the summer at Camel Breeding and Research Station Rakh-Mahni (Pakistan) were included. All animals were fed with Medicago sativa and Cicer arientinum ad libitum and divided into three groups in relation to the access to water, after a period of seven days of adaptation to experimental conditions. Group 1 (G1) was considered as control having access to water once every day; Group 2 (G2) had access once every 4 days, while Group 3 (G3) had access once every 6 days. The duration of the study was 60 days with an adaptation period to experimental conditions of 7 days before the onset of the study. Dry matter intake (DMI) was calculated on a dry matter basis. On average the ambient temperature and relative humidity during the trial were 39–41 °C and 55–63%, respectively. The DMI, water intake, milk production, and body weight changes were affected (p < 0.001) during various watering regimes. The mean values of water intake were found to be 82.94 ± 1.34 L higher in G3 than G1 and G2.

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“…C amel has an integral part in the sustenance of livelihood of rural population of the various ecozones ranging from central Asia to the horn of Africa (Faraz et al, 2019a;Faraz, 2020). The purpose of camel domestication was mainly for milk production and they are said to be a good milk producer and a chief source of livelihood, particularly for population of arid, semiarid, and deserted areas (Faraz et al, 2019b).…”

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Milk Profile of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Affected by Stage of Lactation and Pregnancy

Faraz¹,

Tauqir²,

Ishaq³

et al. 2023

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The current research was conducted to investigate the outcome of lactation stage and pregnancy on milk composition and production of Marecha dromedary camel at Camel Breeding and Research Station (CBRS), Rakh Mahni, district Bhakkar of Punjab province, Pakistan. Two comparable groups of she-camels were formed and each group had ten shecamels; one group was selected from early lactation stage (1-3 months) with no pregnancy (G1) and the second group (G2) with end lactation stage (11-14 months) with pregnancy (2-4). Milk yield was recorded in liters. By using Milky Lab Analyzer, the estimated values of milk composition were determined including protein, total solids, fat, density, lactose, and solids not fat (SNF). The difference between composition of milk, and yield was found to be significantly (P<0.05) high. Solids not fat (SNF), protein, and total solids in milk were found to be highly significant (P<0.05) in early lactating and non-pregnant females while milk density and lactose were studied to be highly significant in mid-end lactating and pregnant she-camels. A significant reduction in milk fat, protein, and SNF total solids was studied as the stage of lactation proceed. The results showed that physiological condition like the lactation stage and pregnancy has great significant effects on milk composition and yield.Novelty Statement | Camel is a chief source of food security especially for the arid and semi-arid areas of Pakistan, where the pastorals mainly rely on this natural resource for their food and day to day activities. The major product of camel is milk in this area, while this study especially deals with two important factors i.e. lactation stage and pregnancy effects on milk profile of Marecha dromedary camel in desert adobes. This study will make the primary database of country for related future studies and will pave a way for further investigations in camel science.

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Food Security and Socio-Economic Uplift of Camel Herders in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Cited by 11 publications

References 6 publications

Potential of camel production and management Practices in Ethiopia: Review

Potential of camel production and management Practices in Ethiopia: Review

Effect of Different Watering Regimes in Summer Season on Water Intake, Feed Intake, and Milk Production of Marecha She-camel (Camelus dromedarius)

Milk Profile of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Affected by Stage of Lactation and Pregnancy

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