Camel-milk project in Morocco shows promise

Published Sep 2, 2024

Tridge summary

A research project titled Camilk, a collaboration between the Hugo P. Cecchini Institute and Food Sciences & Management at HAFL, and external partners, is exploring the potential of camel milk and high-quality feed. The project, which received funding for a research trip to Morocco, received positive feedback from local partners and consumers about the potential of camel-milk-based products. The team is considering various dairy product options and plans to analyze data, conduct expert interviews, and publish results. The next phase of the project will focus on developing a nutritious and low-cost camel feed based on agricultural waste and evaluating its effect on milk production.
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Original content

A collaborative research project has taken significant steps forward in exploring the potential of camel milk and high-quality feed. 2024 is the International Year of Camelids (IYC 2024), so the timing of the Camilk project, a joint initiative by HAFL Hugo P. Cecchini Institute (HPCI) and HAFL Food Sciences & Management (FSM) staff in conjunction with external partners, couldn’t be better. Led by Pascale Waelti (HPCI) with Guillaume Egli, lecturer in Food Business (FSM), and Sarah Guidi, an FSM research assistant, Camilk aims to enhance the value of camel milk through improved feeding methods with by-products and the development of innovative dairy products. The trio has just returned from a research trip to Morocco, funded by a Leading House MENA Research Partnership Grant. During the week-long visit, they met with partners: professors and students from the Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant at the Ibn Zohr University, camel owners, farmers and potential camel-milk consumers. ...

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