Large Camel Farming

Dr. Bernard Faye, veterinarian and doctor of the University PARIS XII, is an INRA research engineer and currently emeritus expert at CIRAD. As a specialist in camel breeding and production he brings more than 40 years of experience with this species. He is author of the “Guide de l'élevage du dromadaire” (Ed. SANOFI, 1997), of “Bergers du monde” (Ed. QUAE and E&C, 2008), and contributor to the “Dromadaire pédagogique” (Ed. CIRAD-Les Savoirs partagés, 2002). Bernard further co-authored “Camel Clinical Biochemistry and Hematology” (Ed. Springer, 2018).Prof. Gaukhar Konuspayeva (Al-Farabi University in Almaty, Kazakhstan), is a biochemist and doctor of the University of Montpellier. She serves as a consultant for FAO and has been a visiting researcher at CIRAD. Gaukhar is a specialist in camel milk and -processing. The present book has greatly benefited from her contribution on the processing of dairy products.Dr. Cécile Magnan is a veterinary doctorand equine specialty practitioner committed to the protection of circus animals. As such, Cécile has extensive experience in the care to be given to large camelids of which she keeps some specimens on her own farm transformed into a retirement home for old circus animals. Her contribution to this volume has been decisive on the aspects of health management.

• Chapter 1: General information on large camelids in the world: Origin, taxonomy, biodiversity, and new settlements.- Chapter 2: Anatomical features of large camelids.- Chapter 3: Physiology of large camelids: Life cycle, adaption to ecosystems, and reproduction.- Chapter 4: The physiological basis of large camelid lactation, digestion, and nutrition.- Chapter 5: Technical management of a camel farm with a focus on dairy: Breeding and young animal rearing, milking, and feeding.- Chapter 6: Animal health management and veterinary practices in a camel farm.- Chapter 7: Economic management of a dairy camel farm.- Chapter 8: Camel products and services: From dairy-, meat and non-food products to riding and transport, including slaughter.