Seminar on Role of Camel in Food Security of Pakistan
Seminar on Role of Camel in Food Security of Pakistan at UAF. A seminar and awareness walk was organized on the occasion of World Camel Day by the Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad on the topic of the role of camels in Pakistan’s food security.
دیگر ممالک کے ساتھ ساتھ پاکستان میں بھی ورلڈ کیمل ڈے منایا گیا، نیشنل کیمل کانفرنس کا انعقاد
اونٹوں کی سماجی اور اقتصادی اہمیت کے موضوع پر انٹرنیشنل کانفرنس کا انعقاد
کیمل کوین ویلری کرینشا کا پاکستان کا دورہ، خصوصی گفتگو
Seminar on Role of Camel in Food Security of Pakistan
The event was attended by Dean Faculty Professor Dr. Qamar Bilal, Director Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences Professor Dr. Muhammad Riaz Virk and former Dean Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, as well as Dr. Iqbal Mustafa, Dr. Muhammad Latif, Dr. Yousuf, Dr. Sabtain Ahmed, Dr. Mehboob Ali Hamid, Dr. Fawad Ahmed, Dr. Ashraf, Dr. Asadullah Haider and other faculty members and students.
On this occasion, Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus discussed the nutritional importance of camel milk and various camel milk products. Professor Dr. Riaz Virk highlighted the potential of food security and the importance of camels along with meat production.
Dean Faculty Professor Dr. Qamar Bilal appreciated the organization of the event. A symbolic awareness walk was also organized on this occasion.
Role of Camel in Food Security of Pakistan
Camels play an important role in Pakistan’s food security, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions where other livestock struggle to survive. Their ability to produce milk and meat under harsh climatic conditions makes them a valuable resource for rural communities and climate-resilient agriculture.
Camel milk is highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, and provides an important source of food for families living in desert areas. Camel meat is also a healthy source of animal protein, contributing to the country’s food supply.
Camels can survive on poor-quality vegetation and require less water than most livestock species. This makes them well suited to areas affected by drought, water scarcity, and climate change, ensuring a stable supply of food even under difficult conditions.
Economic Importance
Camel farming supports the livelihoods of thousands of families by providing income through the sale of milk, meat, breeding animals, and other camel products. It also creates employment opportunities in remote regions where farming options are limited.
