Camel milk is more nutritious than cow’s

UAF VC says its use can reduce malnutrition ratio in the country

FAISALABAD: The use of camel milk can reduce malnutrition in the country as it contains greater iron and three times more vitamin C than cow's milk. It also has other minerals, apart from low fats, said University of Agriculture Faisalabad Vice Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ashraf.

He was speaking at a national camel conference organised by the UAF Department of Anatomy and Department of Livestock and Dairy Development at the New Senate Hall on Tuesday.

Dr Ashraf said that in Pakistan, the camel milk share is negligible. He said that camel milk also strengthens the immunity system. The animals are able to produce milk, meat and wool in harsh conditions with a high value for producers and consumers, he added.

The vice chancellor said that the country’s camel breeds were some of the best. He called for steps to preserve them. “The demand for camel milk is increasing worldwide due to its characteristic and even in China, every supermarket sells camel milk for consumers.”

Camels have heat and drought tolerant genes which can help them adapt to such an environment, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences former vice chancellor Dr Muhammad Nawaz said that people after the age of 40 years must use camel milk for a healthy life.

He claimed that Pakistani camels are the highest milk producing animals in the region.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 26^th, 2019.