Production and reproduction of one-humped camels in the Al-Qasim region, Saudi Arabia

A preliminary investigation of the factors affecting traditional camel production in the Al-Qasim region in Saudi Arabia was undertaken to identify areas of research suitable for more intensive on-farm studies. Five farms were studied during a 4-month period and all aspects of management, including quality of feed on offer and feed intake were examined. Results indicated that range grazing was incapable of supplying all the nutritional requirements and that animals would need to be supplemented with barley and lucerne especially during the breeding season.