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This farm is unique and the
only one of its kind in entire Asia.
Camel constitutes a vital species of
the desert ecosystem. It utilizes various adaptive mechanisms that
are most suited to desert life. It can survive in hot climate with
high solar radiation and sustain on coarse fodder ,salty and thorny
bushes. Considering the importance of the species in development of
arid and semi-arid zones, the Indian Council of Agriculture Research
(ICAR) has established National Research Center on Camel (NRCC) at
Jorbeer,Bikaner(8 kms).It came into existence on 5th July,1984.
Bikaner is the home tract of camel breed Bikaneri that is true
representative of single humped Indian camels (Camelus dromedarius).
This Asia's government-managed farm is unique and largest in Asia.
There are hundreds of camels here and the scenario in late afternoon
is great when camels come back from grazing. You can have some thick
camel milk.
The experimental results under
progress have indicated that a well built adult camel weighing about
6-7 quintals could haul 18-20 quintals for 4 hrs. covering a
distance of 20 km. at an average speed of 5kph without showing any
signs of distress. The slender riding camel can cover up to 100 km
in a day at an average speed of 15 kph. Camel milk is very rich in
vitamin C and keeping quality is good. Camel hair are utilized for
making animal cover clothing, rough cloth, ropes, blankets, carriage
bags, belts, wallets, etc. |
