Opportunities for Increasing Camel Milk in Sudan.

Hassabo, Ali; Ali, Safa; Bakheit, Salaam

doi:10.21608/ijesr.2023.356058

Opportunities for Increasing Camel Milk in Sudan.

Authors

¹ Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture Technology and Fish Sciences, Al-Neelain University, Sudan

² Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural resource, Kordfan University

10.21608/ijesr.2023.356058

Abstract

Abstract
The aim of this research is to increase camel milk production in Sudan by improving the management environment for camels. Thirty-two female camels owned by small-scale dairy camel keepers in North Kordfan were divided into four groups and kept in shaded enclosures equipped with water and feed. The experimental camels were treated for parasites and vaccinated against hemorrhagic septicemia. Ticks and other insects were controlled by allowing scavenger or poultry to pick the insects infesting the camels' skin. The camels were given an experimental ration for 7 days as an adaptation period before being allowed to graze for specific hours each day. The behavior of people toward camel milk was also examined. The experiment lasted for 60 days and the results showed that 100% of people consumed camel milk, with 80% drinking both fermented Gariss and fresh milk, and only 20% not drinking Gariss. No diseases or tick infestations were observed, and the milk yield increased by 200%. The average daily milk yield was 9 kg for Group A, 6 kg for Group B, 6 kg for Group C and 5 kg for Group D. The research concluded that improving the environment for dairy camels increases productivity and milk yield.

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