Iran: There are about 7000 camels in Khuzestan and camel breeding in 14 cities

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Published Nov 11, 2023

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Khuzestan province in Iran has approximately 7,000 camels across 14 cities, with Hoizeh, Shush, Hamidiyeh, and others as main breeding areas. Camel farmers in the province have been engaged in this profession for generations and the demand for camel milk and meat is increasing, with around 150 tons of milk and 208 tons of meat produced annually. The province has taken measures to support camel breeding, including forming a camel farmers' cooperative, establishing milk collection centers, attracting investors for large industrial units, and cultivating pasture plants for camel nutrition.

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In an interview with ISNA, Abdolamir Niromand said about camel breeding in Khuzestan province: According to the latest estimate, Khuzestan province has about 7,000 camels spread across 14 cities. He added: In this context, the cities of Hoizeh, Shush, Dasht Azadgan, Hamidiyeh, Handijan and Behbahan can be mentioned as the main camel breeding areas. Annual production of 150 tons of milk and 208 tons of camel meat in Khuzestan Deputy Director of Livestock Production Improvement of Khuzestan Agricultural Jihad Organization said: camel farmers have been engaged in camel farming along with their other livestock from the past and have maintained this profession from generation to generation, and we hope that this issue will continue. Niromand said: Considering the special physiological conditions of the camel body and its high resistance in heat and desert conditions, most of them live and work in the desert areas of the province, and this topic can be a very good opportunity that we ...

Source: Isna