Australia wants to integrate camels into cattle herds to control weeds

Published 2023년 6월 6일

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Australian scientists have discovered that camels, when integrated into cattle herds, can effectively control the Nile locust, a problematic weed in the Hughenden region of Queensland. By introducing one camel every thousand trees, the researchers found that the Nile acacia's flowers are destroyed, reducing the tree's crown size by over 30% and allowing more sunlight to reach the earth. Despite concerns about crop destruction, the Desert Channels Group (DCG) asserts that with proper grazing practices, camels cause minimal harm to pastures. In fact, the presence of camels has been shown to benefit the landscape by preserving soil and increasing grass cover, while the animals remain healthy and capable of reproduction.

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Australian scientists studied the behavior of camels in the area of the city of Hughenden in Queensland for 2 years and came to the conclusion that these animals can be used to control the Nile locust, which is one of the most harmful weeds in the area. This is reported by the Australian agricultural portal Beef Central. Desert Channels Group (DCG), a desert development organization in Australia, has long explored the possibility of controlling weed thorns with camels through their integration into cattle herds. “It turned out that camels make a significant contribution to the suppression of the Nile locust and can be easily integrated into cattle herds,” DCG was quoted as saying by Beef Central. Scientists have come to the conclusion that with the distribution of 1 camel per 1 thousand trees, more than 95% of the flowers of the Nile acacia will be destroyed, and the crown will become more than 30% smaller, which will significantly increase the passage of sunlight to the ...

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