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Phenotypic And Morphometric Characterization Of Camels Under Farm Condition In Bangladesh

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  • Md. Younus Ali

    (Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh,)

  • Md. Shahinur Rahman

    (Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh,)

  • Mohammad Mahbubul

    (Haor and Char Development Institute, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202)

  • Asma Khatun

    (Department of Animal Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh)

Abstract

Camels are considered as a component in arid as well as semi-arid regions where they contribute to combat desertification and attaining food security. To evaluate the phenotypic and morphometric characteristics of camels in Bangladesh, a one-week survey was carried out at Babe Madina camel farm in Dhaka. A well-defined questionnaire focused on survey goals was used to gather data through direct interviews. Brown coat color (41.67%) with medium hair length (50%) and flat face (83.33%) was prominent. The average body weight, body length, hump length, and width, length of fore limb, and length of hind limb were 431.69±20.51 kg, 159.09±2.61 cm, 55.5±1.5 cm, 29.23±0.82 cm, 145.36±1.44 cm and 151.05±1.29 cm, respectively. Morphometric parameters were higher in males compared to females though the sex effect was statistically non-significant except length of fore limb (p=0.18). To sum up, this data will provide important context and information for the breeding and selection processes designed to ensure te long-term viability of camel farming in Bangladesh.

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  • Md. Younus Ali & Md. Shahinur Rahman & Mohammad Mahbubul & Asma Khatun, 2024. "Phenotypic And Morphometric Characterization Of Camels Under Farm Condition In Bangladesh," Malaysian Journal of Sustainable Agriculture (MJSA), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 7(2), pages 119-123, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbmjsa:v:7:y:2024:i:2:p:119-123
    DOI: 10.26480/mjsa.02.2023.119.123
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