Camel husbandry is becoming increasingly important in the arid zones of
Africa. The camel has long been the mainstay of pastoral societies due
to its drought tolerance, reliable milk and meat supply and ability to
feed on a wide variety of plants. In the last few years, however, camels
are also seen more and more in semi-arid rangelands, especially where
overgrazing has depleted the grasses and increased the relative
importance of shrubs. In spite of this growing importance,
Zakaria Farah | Albert Fischer (Ed.)
Milk and Meat from the Camel
Camel husbandry is becoming increasingly important in the arid zones of Africa. The camel has long been the mainstay of pastoral societies due to its drought tolerance, reliable milk and meat supply and ability to feed on a wide variety of plants. In the last few years, however, camels are also seen more and more in semi-arid rangelands, especially where overgrazing has depleted the grasses and increased the relative importance of shrubs. In spite of this growing importance,
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