Machine milking parameters for an efficient and healthy milking in dairy camels (<i>Camelus dromedarius</i>)

Ayadi, Moez; Musaad, Abdelgader; Aljumaah, Riyadh S.; Matar, Abdulkareem M.; Konuspayeva, Gaukhar; Abdelrahman, Mutassim M.; Abid, Islem; Bengoumi, Mohammed; Faye, Bernard

doi:10.5958/2277-8934.2018.00012.7

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“…Dromedary camels have longer lactation periods than dairy cows, and they may last up to 24 months (Yagil and Yagil 2000;). In the last 20 years, milking machines specifically designed for dromedary camels have caused increased milk yield as well as improved milk hygiene Ayadi et al 2018). Based on a meta-analysis published by Konuspayeva et al (2009), dromedary camel milk contains on average 3.35% protein, 3.82% fat, 4.46% lactose, 0.79% ash, and 12.5% dry matter.…”

Section: Dairy Production Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Camelids: new players in the international animal production context

Zarrin

Riveros

Ahmadpour

et al. 2020

Trop Anim Health Prod

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The Camelidae family comprises the Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus), the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius), and four species of South American camelids: llama (Lama glama), alpaca (Lama pacos) guanaco (Lama guanicoe), and vicuña (Vicugna vicugna). The main characteristic of these species is their ability to cope with either hard climatic conditions like those found in arid regions (Bactrian and dromedary camels) or high-altitude landscapes like those found in South America (South American camelids). Because of such interesting physiological and adaptive traits, the interest for these animals as livestock species has increased considerably over the last years. In general, the main animal products obtained from these animals are meat, milk, and hair fiber, although they are also used for races and work among other activities. In the near future, climate change will likely decrease agricultural areas for animal production worldwide, particularly in the tropics and subtropics where competition with crops for human consumption is a major problem already. In such conditions, extensive animal production could be limited in some extent to semi-arid rangelands, subjected to periodical draughts and erratic patterns of rainfall, severely affecting conventional livestock production, namely cattle and sheep. In the tropics and subtropics, camelids may become an important protein source for humans. This article aims to review some of the recent literature about the meat, milk, and hair fiber production in the six existing camelid species highlighting their benefits and drawbacks, overall contributing to the development of camelid production in the framework of food security.Access provided by Universidade de Lisboa, member of B-on Consortium Portugal

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Section: Dairy Production Perspectivesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Camelids: new players in the international animal production context

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“…However, if the camel production potential can be easily compared to that of zebus raised in tropical areas, it is lower than that of selected dairy cows because of a reproductive cycle twice as long, the unsuitability of milking machines used in cattle breeding, and more specific feeding needs (Nagy et al, 2015;Ayadi et al, 2018;Faye, 2016). As a result, the production costs of camel milk in intensive farms are high and the economic result of an intensive camel farm can only be profitable with a high milk selling price.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Online camel milk trade: new players, new markets (Update)

Konuspayeva

Faye

Duteurtre

2022

Rev. Elev. Med. Vet. Pays Trop.

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The rapid growth of the dromedary and Bactrian camel population worldwide aims in part at satisfying a growing demand for camel milk. We analyze these changes by studying the recent arrival of online trade of camel milk products. This study highlights the emergence of actors involved in the intensive production of camel milk, but also in the trade of milk powder, fermented milk and cheese. These new camel milk entrepreneurs are located for the most part in countries without camel farms, notably in Europe, the United States, Canada and several emerging countries. The prices of milk sold over the Internet are extremely variable, highlighting a market that is under construction. The emergence of this trade reflects a dualistic innovation process. This entrepreneurial dairy economy based on exchanges between intensive livestock farms and distant consumers sharply contrasts with a local dairy economy based on periurban trade in fresh milk, which is strongly correlated with pastoral systems. We conclude with research and development recommendations to make the online trade of camel milk more inclusive.

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“…15). A higher vacuum level, different pulsation ratio to dairy cows were tested showing a significant increase in the amount of milk produced (Nagy and Juhasz, 2016;Ayadi et al, 2018). With appropriate machine parameters, the harvested milk can increase by 30%.…”

Section: Milk Harvestingmentioning

confidence: 99%