Evolution, Distribution, and Economic Importance of the Camels

Bornstein, S.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-79389-0_1

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“…The dromedary (one-humped camel) can also be found in the Sahelian States of West Africa, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia and northern Kenya (Teka, 1991;Nelson et al, 2015). They are different from the Bactrian camels (Camelus bactrianus) found mainly in the hot, cold steppes, and Central Asia deserts (Faye, 2020;Bornstein, 2021). The dromedary's domestication occurred rather late in the history of human, probably before the Common Era (B.C.E.)…”

Section: Domestication Of Camelsmentioning

confidence: 83%

Exploiting morphobiometric and genomic variability of African indigenous camel populations-A review

et al. 2022

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Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Africa are adapted to arid and the semi-arid environmental conditions, and are valuable for meat, milk and fiber production. On account of the growing demand for camels in this continent, there is a need for knowledge on their phenotypic and genetic diversity. This is fundamental to sustainable herd management and utilization including the design of appropriate breeding and conservation strategies. We reviewed studies on the phenotypic and genetic characterization, breeding objectives, systems of production, productive and reproductive performances, and pathways for the sustainable rearing and use of camels in Africa. The morphological and genetic diversity, productive and reproductive abilities of African camels suggest the existence of genetic variations that can be utilized for breeds/ecotypes’ genetic improvement and conservation. Possible areas of intervention include the establishment of open nucleus and community-based breeding schemes and utilization of modern reproductive technologies for the genetic improvement of milk and meat yields, sustainable management of rangelands, capacity building of the pastoralists and agro-pastoralists, institutional supports, formation of centralized conservation centres and efficient and effective marketing systems.

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Section: Domestication Of Camelsmentioning

confidence: 83%