A Detailed Review on Camel Milk | Chapter 3 | Current Research in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Vol. 3

 The article discusses the importance of camel milk in the human diet. Camel milk differs from other ruminant milk in that it contains less cholesterol, less sugar, more minerals, more vitamin C, and more protective proteins such as lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, immunoglobulins, and lysozyme. Camel meat is a delicacy that should not be overlooked during celebrations. When families move to new grazing sites within the range, male camels are also used to transport water and household items. Furthermore, camels play an important role in traditional social relations, such as dowry payment and compensation for injured parties in clan feuds. Cosmetics and autoimmune diseases Camel milk lacks -lactoglobulin and is used as an alternative for people who are lactose intolerant to cow's milk. Insulin in camel milk is both safe and effective in improving diabetic patients' long-term glycemic control. Camel milk helps children with autism symptoms. Camel milk contains lactoferrin, which has the ability to inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Camel milk contains zinc and magnesium, which give it antiulcer properties. Camel milk contains a high concentration of -hydroxyl acids, which are known to moisturize the skin and are also used to treat skin disorders such as dermatitis, acne, and eczema. Although camel milk has such benefits, it is underappreciated, and its consumption is limited to pastoral areas. More research into the chemical composition and medicinal properties of camel milk is needed.

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Abdulqadir Abdullahi
Animal and Veterinary Scientist, ASDSP II, Mandera, Kenya.

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Photoprotection Comprising Oil Derived from Dromedary Camel Hump Fat: An Overview | Chapter 4 | Current Research Trends in Biological Science Vol. 2

Aims: Camelus dromedarius (dromedary or one-humped camels) are known to endure harsh conditions including extreme temperatures and high solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in desert wilderness areas. This remarkable survival in the harsh desert conditions is attributed to distinctive bodily features enabling them to cope with this toxic environment. The present study hypothesized that the oil rendered from camel hump fat, consisting of saturated fatty acids with omega 3, 6, 9 and Vitamin E, has contributed to shield/protect/prevent UVA radiation damage. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in College of Veterinary Medicine, Baghdad University, Iraq, between June 2011 and July 2012. Methodology: White BALB/c mice aged about 3 - 4 months weighing 24 - 31 gm were divided into four groups. Mice were shaved and three groups received different treatments of daily exposure to UVA radiation and one group was untreated as a control.  Results: Histopathological examinations of mice treated with camel oil prior to or following UVA radiation demonstrated that the camel oil acts as a protective agent, namely, protection of mice skin tissue from radiation-induced apoptosis. The mice treated with oil derived from cows and fat-tailed sheep demonstrated no improvement or worse results than untreated (control) mice. The results suggest that the camel oil protects the mice from UVA radiation injury and also acts as an injurymitigator when applied following UVA exposure. Conclusions: The major components in the camel hump fat including saturated fatty acids and noticeable values of omega 3, 6, 9 and Vitamin E have contributed to shield/protect/prevent UVA radiation damage, and may also have unique anti-tumor properties with novel dual radiationprotection and mitigation/healing properties. 

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Prof. Dr. Atheer A. Aldoori
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.

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