Large Camel Farming: A Care-Management Guide from Breeding to Camel Products

This guide is for all actors in the sector who work with large camelids, covering general aspects, reproduction, lactation, feeding, production processes, health, and hygiene management. It also includes chapters on slaughter, important camel products, and their processing. Large camels are increasingly used for tourism, sport, and production in Western countries, Africa, and Asia, but veterinarians and breeders need more knowledge about the animal's needs, physiology, diseases, and management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 207 pages
Publication date: 13 December 2023
Publisher: Springer

This comprehensive guide is designed for all actors in the sector who work with large camelids, whether in breeding, technical advice, or veterinary care. It provides a detailed overview of the species, covering its general aspects, physiological foundations of reproduction, lactation, and feeding, as well as the primary production processes and health and hygiene management in camel breeding. The volume concludes with chapters on slaughter, important camel products, and their processing.

Large camels, including camels and Bactrian camels, have gained increasing popularity in Western countries, Africa, and Asia for various purposes such as tourism, sport, and milk, meat, and wool production. Moreover, camel husbandry systems are evolving, with a growing emphasis on sedentary systems, specialization in breeding, and intensification of production. However, many veterinarians and breeders lack familiarity with the unique needs, physiology, diseases, and management of large camelids, often relying on practices adapted from cattle that may not be effective.

This work aims to serve as a practical guide for all interested readers who wish to embark on the adventure of working with large camelids in a cultural context where they are not yet a dominant element of the agricultural landscape. The extensive use of photographs and drawings throughout the text enhances its accessibility and makes for an engaging and informative read. By providing a comprehensive understanding of large camelids, this guide aims to empower individuals and organizations involved in their care and management to ensure their well-being and sustainable utilization in various industries.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789402422368
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023