Influence of Dietary Regimes on the Yield Dynamics and Physio-Chemical Attributes of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk"

Authors

  • Tariq Nadeem Para Veterinary Institute, Karor Lal Eason, Layyah, Sub Campus, University of University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Absar Ahmad (Corresponding Author) Para Veterinary Institute, Karor Lal Eason, Layyah, Sub Campus, University of University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Qurat ul Ain Para Veterinary Institute, Karor Lal Eason, Layyah, Sub Campus, University of University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Nadeem Raza Para Veterinary Institute, Karor Lal Eason, Layyah, Sub Campus, University of University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Maha Maqsood University of Education, Bank Road Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Rizwan Multan College of Veterinary Sciences, Multan University of Science and Technology, Multan Pakistan
  • Sabah Mansoor Department of Allied Sciences, University of Home Economics, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Abdul Aziz Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan

Abstract

A comparative feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of fodder and concentrate rations on milk yield and composition in Marecha camels. Twenty lactating camels were randomly assigned to two groups: control (fodder and grazing) and treatment (fodder, grazing, and concentrate supplementation), with 10 animals in each group. The trial lasted one month. Camels receiving concentrate supplementation produced significantly higher milk yield (P<0.05) than those fed only fodder and grazing. Milk specific gravity and body weight were not significantly affected (P>0.05). However, fat, total solids, solids-not-fat (SNF), and lactose percentages were significantly improved (P<0.01) in the treatment group. The results indicate that concentrate supplementation enhances both milk production and milk quality in Marecha camels.

Key words: Marecha Camel, Concentrate Ration, Milk Composition, Fat Percentage, Lactose

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Published

2026-06-05

How to Cite

Tariq Nadeem, Absar Ahmad (Corresponding Author), Qurat ul Ain, Nadeem Raza, Maha Maqsood, Muhammad Rizwan, Sabah Mansoor, & Abdul Aziz. (2026). Influence of Dietary Regimes on the Yield Dynamics and Physio-Chemical Attributes of Marecha Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk". `, 5(2), 1534–1547. Retrieved from https://www.assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/1821

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Advance Social Science Archive Journal

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