The effect of water deprivation on milk production of camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Abstract

The effect of sixteen days of dehydration on milk production was investigated using seven lactating camels. The mean milk yield was 2.17 +/- 0.20 kg and decreased to 1.24 +/- 0.34 kg (P<0.05). The milk water content was 87 +/- 0.7% and did not show significant changes. The plasma and milk osmolality increased (P<0.001) from 318 +/- 2 to 345 +/- 2 and from 319 +/- 4 to 348 +/- 4, respectively. The total fat, protein, and lactose yields dropped proportional to milk volume. The effect of dehydration on milk production should be considered in watering strategies of lactating camels

Published in

Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences
2004, volume: 13, pages: 459-462
Publisher: KIELANOWSKI INST ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION

SLU Authors

• Dahlborn, Kristina

  • Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Veterinary Science
Animal and Dairy Science

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/73965/2004

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/4657