Inadequate feed resources in quantity and quality during dry season is the major factor affecting milk production lactating dromedary camels under peri-urban system. This study aimed to evaluate nutritive contribution of selected shrubs fodder species peri urban area Isiolo town, Kenya season. Nineteen samples different browse were collected based on palatability analyzed for proximate composition, detergent fiber fractions, In vitro digestibility gas production. Average matter (DM)...

Camel rearing systems in the Arid and Semi lands are undergoing significant changes, particularly around trading centers. More intensive camel production practices replacing traditional extensive systems. A cross-sectional study was conducted Burat Ward, Isiolo County for Laisamis, Marsabit (extensive systems). The aim of to investigate prevalence common peri-parturient diseases assess whether physiological status influence variations serum levels glucose, calcium, magnesium. Data collection...

Camel milk contributes 50 % of nutrients among the desert locals in Kenya. However, frequent droughts due to climate change is major factor affecting production dromedary camels. The objective this study was determine effect concentrates supplementation on camel yield and quality during dry season. A feed supplement containing 17.04 crude protein 2864.62 Kcal/kg digestible energy formulated using wheat bran, sorghum grain, sunflower meal maize germ. feeding trial conducted with four dietary...

Camels are resilient and have a high potential to contribute food security economic development in arid areas. However, this is being limited by diminishing feed resources due the effects of climate change. Further, there an upcoming peri-urban camel production system where animals their movement. Consequently, camels do not get enough browse forages terms biomass quality meet nutritional requirement. This has resulted decreased reproductive performance. The objective study was determine...

Urbanization and improved middle-level class income have caused an increase in demand for animal products allowed economic growth developing countries. Arid semi-arid lands (ASALs), which support high livestock populations opportunity to contribute the economy. However, their potential may not be realized fully due effects of climate change. This study aimed establish camel herd structure performance Isiolo Marsabit Counties, Kenya. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) a cross-sectional were...

Camels are very resilient and can survive up to 14 days without water. They also keep producing milk when other livestock succumb during drought. This makes camel the suitable animal harness for climate change. Currently, there no formulated feeds feeding camels drought shrubs vegetation dries up. has led conflicts between herders crop farmers. In recent past as this year, 2022, it resulted loss of human lives in an alarming rate. It is estimated that at least 100 pa a result conflict. The...

A study was conducted between January and March 2022 which the camel mating season at Ngaremara ward of Isiolo County. The objective to determine effect feed supplementation on milk yield composition in early pregnancy. It is documented that camels pastoral environment drop production immediately after conception. There limited information literature effects this stage. complete randomized design used select ten were supplemented with a formulated concentrate supplement made locally...

Camel rearing among the pastoralist of Northern Kenya is both a socio-cultural and livelihood phenomenon signifying perceived wealth authority. This centuries old practice has otherwise enjoyed tranquility serenity its stature until various human, technical environmental changes emerged in recent years. The onset climatic changes, marauding urbanization, schooling advances alternative modern commerce beckoning realities to camel herding. emergencies these constraints seemingly threating...