The Status and Major Constraints of Camel Production in Ethiopia

The camel is an important livestock species uniquely adapted to hot arid environments. Without camel it is difficult to overcome the prevailing harsh environmental conditions of the arid and semiarid areas. The chief role of the camel is related directly to its remarkable adaptation to extremely harsh conditions and it can flourish where no other domestic animal can survive. This exceptional ability is the result of several anatomical and physiological characteristics. From camels nothing wasted, its milk, meat, hide, hair, urine, feces, draught power, walking capital and prestige are the major importance of camels. This book is published to fill the reference materials gap on camel production and marketing to students, researchers and development practitioners.