Descriptive study evaluates camel breeders' feeding practices and nutritional awareness in Saudi Arabia, suggesting areas for improvement.
Key Points
Over 41% of camel breeders use traditional feeding practices, relying mainly on barley and alfalfa, indicating a gap in modern nutrition approaches.
A significant 52.5% of breeders do not incorporate compound feed, highlighting an important area for intervention to enhance camel nutrition.
The study utilized a descriptive approach with surveys distributed to 442 camel breeders, offering a unique insight into local feeding practices.
Raising awareness and providing training on balanced nutrition may support camel breeders in improving their feeding practices and overall animal health.
Cite This Study
Mansour H. Al-Mutairi (2025) studied this question.