MILK PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND COMPOSITION OF TRADITIONALLY MANAGED CAMELS: Non-genetic factors and their physiological effects on production and ... pastoral management conditions of Pakistan

Present manuscript reports about the factors affecting milk production & composition & also points out the management factors affecting udder health in traditionally managed camels.Season of the year, parity & stage of lactation affected significantly(p0.05) on milk acidity, parity significantly affecting (p0.05) on %age protein, fat, lactose, acidity and SNF. This study indicated that camels are reliable source of milk in hostile regions & proper mastitis control program & provision of adequate feed & water during extreme weather would result in better production.