2024年6月25日 · The camel population in Ethiopia has grown rapidly in the last few decades, at a rate of 4.5% per year, and this growth is the second fastest of all livestock species in Ethiopia after goats (Figure 1).

2018年12月21日 · Camels are the most adapted species to the harsh conditions of arid/semi-arid rangelands of Ethiopia where pastoralism is the dominant mode of life and mobility is an inherent strategy to efficiently utilize the spatially and temporally distributed pasture and water resources.

2022年9月12日 · Camel is a livestock species uniquely adapted to the arid and semi-arid areas of the region. Camels are predominantly reared in the drier areas of Ethiopia such as Afar, Ethiopian Somali and the eastern and southern parts of Oromia region.

2024年10月18日 · comprehensive review of published and unpublished literature on camel demography, productivity, economic value and constraints, including disease burden, with the purpose of providing baseline information to inform further research and …

2021年7月31日 · The type of camel that existed in Ethiopia is camel dromedaries (one humped camels). The majority of camels in the country are found in the dry areas of the eastern part of the country that is, Afar region, Somalia region and eastern part of Oromia region.

2024年9月24日 · Camel milk is increasingly becoming part of the dairy value chain in Ethiopia, valued both for its nutritional and medicinal benefits, reaching larger urban centres like Adama and Addis Ababa. Despite their slow breeding rates, with herd growth averaging 5–10% annually, camels are increasingly favoured by pastoralists.

Camel is a livestock species uniquely adapted to the arid and semi-arid areas of the region. Camels are predominantly reared in the drier areas of Ethiopia such as Afar, Ethiopian Somali and the eastern and southern parts of Oromia region.

2024年8月7日 · A new research report (July 2024) published by the International Livestock Research Institute synthesizes literature on camel demography, productive and reproductive performances, diseases and contributions to Ethiopian households and national economy.

Camels are the most adapted species to the harsh conditions of arid/semi-arid rangelands of Ethiopia where pastoralism is the dominant mode of life and mobility is an inherent strategy to efficiently utilize the spatially and temporally distributed pasture and water resources.

In Ethiopia, as in most dry lands of Africa and Asia, camels are the principal source of income and food for millions of pastoralists. In addition, camels play a central role in providing draught power and determining the wealth and social status of pastoralists. Ethiopia's camel population is estimated to be one million head (FAO 1996a).