National Forum on Camels: Multifunctionality and Adaptation in Livestock Breeding

13 December 2025

In light of the growing concern regarding climate change, food security, and sustainable development, it is being organized National Forum Day 13 December 2025 Under the title:
"Camels: Multifunctionality and Adaptation in the Service of Livestock Breeding"This was done with the participation of a select group of professors, researchers, experts and professionals in the field of animal husbandry, especially camels.

Forum objectives

Many countries around the world, especially African countriesA marked worsening of phenomena Climate change, drought, desertification, and declining rainfall ratesThese are factors that have become a real challenge for agricultural and pastoral systems.
Algeria is among the countries most affected by these phenomena, as the regions represent Arid and semi-arid lands comprise about two-thirds of the country's total area.Estimated at 2.383.000 km².

In these areas, it occupies Camel breeding (Drumadir) It holds a position of paramount importance, representing a major economic and social activity for the local population, due to the benefits it provides:

• Meat,

• Milk,

• down (hair),

• And contributing to work and transportation.

The camel is considered The animal species most adapted to harsh environmental conditionsIt is characterized by its high production capacity in light of water scarcity and limited fodder resources, making it a strategic element in the development of desert regions.

The reality of camel breeding in Algeria

According to statistics Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)The number of camels in Algeria is estimated at 456.519 heads (FAO STAT, 2022), mostly raised according to A large-scale traditional breeding patternIt is characterized by low productivity.

Given these facts, the urgent need arises to:

• Developing educational methods,

• Improving productivity and health performance,

• And to promote specialized scientific research in the field of camels.

From this perspective, this forum aims to highlight the importance of Intensify research efforts over the next decadeThrough in-depth scientific studies that focus on camels in their natural environment and in the real conditions of their upbringing.

Forum themes

The conference will address a number of important scientific topics, including:

• Updates on camel reproduction techniques؛

• Current status of camel production (Meat, milk, derivatives);

• Health conditions and prevalent diseases in camel breeding؛

• Free scientific contributions It allows researchers to present the results of their research and field experiments.

The bodies overseeing the forum

• First Honorary President:
  President of Blida 1 University
  Professor Dr. Bazina Mohammed

• Second Honorary President:
  Director of the Institute of Veterinary Sciences – University of Blida 1
  Dr. Jalal Adel

• President of the Forum:
  Dr. Klanmer is a winner

Conclusion

This national forum represents an important scientific milestone for enhancing knowledge about The role of camels in achieving food security and sustainable developmentIt also seeks to build an effective communication bridge between scientific research, decision-makers and professionals, in order to advance the camel breeding sector and make it a real contributor to the national economy in light of the current climate challenges.