Discussions were held on camel conservation like the promotion of milk for human health, popularisation of its nutraceutical-rich products, development of ecotourism etc

The ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner, Rajasthan recently organised a seminar on ‘Arid Animal Husbandry and One Health Concept: Challenges and Opportunities’ in Bikaner.

Dr Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR stressed the need of linking animal husbandry in the dry arid region with the One-Health concept. The progress made by India in improving the per capita availability of milk, egg, meat and their products was highlighted in Dr Tripathi’s address. The DDG emphasised achieving better production by linking the traditional methods of animal husbandry with the upcoming scientific and technological advancements in the area of livestock husbandry. Dr Tripathi also interacted with the trainees on camel wool processing for the women farmers to promote the utilisation of wool in the cottage industry for the value-addition.

Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NRC on Camel, Bikaner underlined the centre’s research achievements. Continuous efforts are done in the field for camel conservation like the promotion of milk for human health, popularisation of its nutraceutical-rich products, development of ecotourism, value-addition of camel wool/hair and development of leather and bone products, etc., were also outlined by Dr Sahoo.

Dr Hemant Dadhich, Director Research, RAJUVAS, Bikaner, Rajasthan deliberated on ‘Emerging and Re-emerging Camel Health Issues and their Management.’

Dr Yashpal, Director, ICAR-National Research Centre on Equine, Hisar, Haryana also participated in the seminar.