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View article: Cam β-NGF Supplementation: A Promising Approach to Preserve Dromedary Camel Sperm Quality During Short-term Storage
Cam β-NGF Supplementation: A Promising Approach to Preserve Dromedary Camel Sperm Quality During Short-term Storage Open
Introduction The role of camel βeta-Nerve Growth Factor protein (Cam β-NGF), isolated from camel seminal plasma, in preserving sperm quality remains poorly defined. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of Cam β-NGF on mass motility, via…
View article: Camel (Camelus dromedarius L. and Camelus bactrianus L.) Milk Composition and Effects on Human Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Camel (Camelus dromedarius L. and Camelus bactrianus L.) Milk Composition and Effects on Human Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Review Open
This review highlights the anti-hyperglycemic and antidiabetic properties of camel and dromedary milk (CM). Diabetes mellitus poses a significant global health challenge, and strategies that reduce reliance on insulin or other medications …
View article: Vacuum level for opening the streak canal and measurement of machine-induced changes in teat tissue during milking of dairy camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Vacuum level for opening the streak canal and measurement of machine-induced changes in teat tissue during milking of dairy camels (Camelus dromedarius) Open
This research aims to study some of the teat characteristics involved in milkability of dairy camels, including the relationship between teat anatomy and the vacuum needed to open the teat sphincter (VLOTS). It also investigates short-term…
View article: Melatonin in Male Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Seminal Plasma and Its Specific MT1 and MT2 Receptors on Sperm Membranes
Melatonin in Male Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Seminal Plasma and Its Specific MT1 and MT2 Receptors on Sperm Membranes Open
Camels (Camelus dromedarius) are seasonal short-day breeders, regulated by photoperiod and melatonin secretion. However, no studies have explored melatonin levels in camel seminal plasma or their relationship with testosterone, age, or cli…
View article: Study of the Milkability of the Mediterranean Italian Buffalo and the Tunisian Maghrebi Camel According to Parity and Lactation Stage
Study of the Milkability of the Mediterranean Italian Buffalo and the Tunisian Maghrebi Camel According to Parity and Lactation Stage Open
While considered as hard milkers, both buffaloes and camels are milked with equipment destined for dairy cows based on external morphological similarities with this species. This work aimed to study similarities and differences in milkabil…
View article: Use of Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) Flower Extract as a Substituteto Rennet in the Manufacture of Camel Milk Cheese
Use of Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) Flower Extract as a Substituteto Rennet in the Manufacture of Camel Milk Cheese Open
Background: The present study aims to improve coagulation abilities of camel milk using enzyme extracts from artichoke. Methods: The properties of purified extracts were studied in this research and a cheese was manufactured with artichoke…
View article: Effect of milking routines and hygiene practices and evolution along the market value chain on raw camel milk quality in Tunisia
Effect of milking routines and hygiene practices and evolution along the market value chain on raw camel milk quality in Tunisia Open
This study investigated the effect of on-farm practices on milk production, chemical and microbiological quality and on Somatic Cell Count (SCC) as well as the evolution of milk quality along the camel dairy value chain in southern Tunisia…
View article: Camel Milk Curd Properties: Application of a Kiwi Juice as a Coagulant
Camel Milk Curd Properties: Application of a Kiwi Juice as a Coagulant Open
Background: The transformation of camel milk into cheese is an operation considered very delicate because of several difficulties encountered in achieving coagulation. The present study aims to improve coagulation abilities of camel milk u…
View article: Microbiological Quality and Biochemical Characteristics of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Camel Milk as Affected by the Production System and Stage of Lactation
Microbiological Quality and Biochemical Characteristics of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Camel Milk as Affected by the Production System and Stage of Lactation Open
The aim of this work is to study the effect of lactation stage and camel farming system on microbiological, physicochemical parameters, and identification of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) of camel milk. Samples were collected from four camels…
View article: Ovine Artificial Insemination in the Maghreb Region: Present Status and Future Prospects
Ovine Artificial Insemination in the Maghreb Region: Present Status and Future Prospects Open
Artificial insemination (AI) plays a key role in the genetic improvement of farm animals. Although it is widely used for cattle in the Maghreb region, it is scarcely applied in sheep at farm level. This is not only due to low fertility and…
View article: Machine Milkability of Dromedary Camels: Correlation between Udder Morphology and Milk Flow Traits
Machine Milkability of Dromedary Camels: Correlation between Udder Morphology and Milk Flow Traits Open
This study aims to measure mammary morphological traits with a functional influence on machine milking ability of Tunisian Camels (Camelus dromedarius) and their evolution according to the stage of lactation and parity. Udder and teat meas…
View article: Camel Milk-Clotting Using Plant Extracts as a Substitute to Commercial Rennet
Camel Milk-Clotting Using Plant Extracts as a Substitute to Commercial Rennet Open
The transformation of camel milk into cheese is an operation considered very delicate because of several difficulties encountered in achieving coagulation. The present study aims to improve coagulation abilities of camel milk using enzyme …
View article: Dam parity and calf sex affect maternal and neonatal behaviors during the first week postpartum in stabled Maghrebi dairy camels
Dam parity and calf sex affect maternal and neonatal behaviors during the first week postpartum in stabled Maghrebi dairy camels Open
Currently, a trend toward the commercialization of dromedary milk associated with recent intensive rearing systems has starting worldwide which impose constraints on animals affecting their behavioral repertoires and welfare status. The ai…