World Camel Day

Around the world, camels are regarded as exotic and comical, or as a feral pest (Australia), but if you were a betting person, perhaps someone who buys shares, all the signals are there that camels will become the most important domesticated animal in hot and harsh countries, those with deserts, and those most deeply affected by climate change. Viewed as a working animal - accounting for their introduction in Australia - capable of carrying and pulling heavy loads over long distances, they are far more common in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan. They are fast becoming recognised as the potential source of nutritious and healing products such as milk and soap.. It's good to know that Loisaba is deeply involved in this movement. 

Today is World Camel Day and saw the 3rd International Symposium on "Camel; an Amazing Species" which was available on-line. All of the contributors were extremely highly qualified and shared their thoughts and research into the special physiology and qualities of the camel, it's milk and meat; how the camel is the most efficient and reliable animal in areas where there is dramatic climate change but also with the potential to benefit people all over the world. It was fascinating and informative.  

At Loisaba, the camel calves stay with their mothers and the milk is effectively shared.

Camels that are treated well are much easier to handle

Camels are adept at eating plants that other animals will not eat. As a result they spread valuable seeds.

Camel milk and Diabetes