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Not AvailableThe population of the dromedary in the country has gone down from 1.1 m to 0.5 m in last 3 decades. In recent past camel milk has been recognized as a possible tool to sustain the dromedary in situ. In this context this study was carried out in 6 Bikaneri and 4 Kachchhi camels. Two teat milking was followed. The average production from front and rear teats in the morning was 903.81±15.82 and 1113.31±18.40 ml and in the evening was 615.56±14.36 and 776.11±16.76 ml respectively. The average daily milk production pooled over breeds for the initial 16 months was 3606.31±64.59 ml and for rest of the months till 24 month was 2108.64±93.49 ml. The effect of breed was non-significant but that of individuals was significant. Out of 10 camels 9 continued till 16 months and the one camel, which discontinued giving milk in 14th month, got conceived in the 12th month of lactation. Therefore the lactation in the camels was considered to be of 16 months duration. Accordingly the average lactation yield was 3462 litres. In second phase of lactation about 58% reduction in average daily milk yield was noticed. The average daily milk production was highest in 3rd parity (4847.09 ± 40.24 ml). The peak yield was observed in the third month of lactation. The promotion of camel milk will not only conserve this threatened species of desert ecosystem but also support the life to weaker section of the society.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableRecords belonging to 1024 dromedary over a span of about 22 years managed at the centre were analysed to envisage the major threats during different stages of life in different breeds and sexes. Analyses revealed that differential breed mortality had occurred (χ2 =19.594, P0.05). Chi-square variance test indicated highly significant effect (χ2 =39.4574, P<0.01) of age group on mortality. The mortality was maximum in adults above 3 years of age (0.2029) followed by 0–1 year (0.1943) and 1–3 years age group (0.0875). Of the total camels died, 38.4% died in the first year of their life followed by 13.8% in 2nd Year, 5.5, 5.5 and 5.2%, respectively in the 3rd to 5th year. Of the camels that succumb to death in the first year, 49.5% died in the first month of their life followed by 15.3% in the 2nd month, 11.7% in the 3rd month. The major threats during first year of life were identified as pneumonia, heat stroke and enteritis. The mortality due to different systems differed significantly (χ2 =318.35, P<0.01). Maximum mortality (41.39%) was due to the involvement of digestive system followed by respiratory system (22.36%). The average annual herd growth was 8.53%. The standard death rate in the four genotypes viz. Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kachchhi and Arab-cross was 4.80, 3.01,3.63 and 10.49%, respectively. Scientifically planned breeding and improved health management would improve the situation and increase productivity.Not Availabl

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