Past, present and future research on the one-humped camel in Africa

Wilson, R.T.; Bourzat, Daniel

doi:10.1016/s0140-1963(18)31091-7

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“…The first countries to start paying attention to these animals in this regard were those in which a previous tradition forged in camel breeding and production existed, with the benefits derived from the species occurring at both an economic and socio-cultural level [31]. Our results address a relationship between the countries with the highest number of publications and the above-mentioned estimates of global growth of the dromedary and Bactrian camel populations; that is, a higher number of publications from those countries where there is a positive growth of these animal populations [32] and in which traditional camel breeding and production systems are well established (Figure 4).…”

Section: Potential Conditioning Factors In Camel Science Progressmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of Research Impact on Emerging Camel Husbandry, Welfare and Social-Related Awareness

Pastrana

González

Ciani

et al. 2020

Animals

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The lack of applied scientific research on camels, despite them being recognized as production animals, compels the reorganization of emerging camel breeding systems with the aim of achieving successful camel welfare management strategies all over the world. Relevant and properly-framed research widely impacts dissemination of scientific contents and drives public willingness to enhance ethically acceptable conditions for domestic animals. Consumer perception of this livestock industry will improve and high-quality products will be obtained. This paper draws on bibliometric indicators as promoting factors for camel-related research advances, tracing historical scientific publications indexed in ScienceDirect directory from 1880–2019. Camel as a species did not affect Journal Citation Reports (JCR) impact (p > 0.05) despite the journal, author number, corresponding author origin, discipline and publication year affecting it (p < 0.001). Countries with traditionally well-established camel farming are also responsible for the papers with the highest academic impact. However, camel research advances may have only locally and partially influenced welfare related laws, so intentional harming acts and basic needs neglect may persist in these species. A sustainable camel industry requires those involved in camel research to influence business stakeholders and animal welfare advocacies by highlighting the benefits of camel wellbeing promotion, co-innovation partnership establishment and urgent enhancement of policy reform.

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Section: Potential Conditioning Factors In Camel Science Progressmentioning

confidence: 99%