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Cards and breeding

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The French Camel Federation offers you access to practical resources designed to provide essential support to optimize the well-being, health, nutrition and reproduction of large camelids in France.

This work was carried out in 2021 by agricultural students from the University of Rennes, under the direction of Professor Pierre Guy Marnet.

  • . Identification of Pathologies:

    1. Common Diseases

    2. Symptoms and Distinctive Signs:

    II. Care Procedures:

    1. Preventive Care

    The French Camelid Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and use of this resource within the breeding community for optimal management of animal health.

  • I Environment and Planning:

    1. Suitable Accommodation:

    2. Balanced Diet:

    II. Health Care and Monitoring:

    1. Regular Veterinary Visits

    These Good Breeding Practices sheets are designed as an essential guide for camel and dromedary breeders in France. The result of the work of agricultural students from the University of Rennes 2021 to 2022 and French stakeholders in the sector, they aim to encourage the application of ethical and responsible practices within the breeding community.

    The French Camel Federation recommends the dissemination and adoption of these factsheets to promote sustainable breeding that respects animal welfare.

  • . Preparation for Reproduction

    1. Health Status of Camels
    2. Choice of Breeders

    II. Management of the Reproductive Cycle

    III. Monitoring of Gestation and

    Births

    These best practice sheets are intended to guide camel breeders in France towards successful reproduction and optimal management of their herds.

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these recommendations to promote healthy and sustainable reproduction of large camelids.

  • I. Diversification of Camel Products:

    1. Camel Milk
    2. Camel Wool

    II. Other Productions Related to Large Camelids:

    1. Tourism and Walks

    2. Crafts

    These factsheets aim to guide breeders towards wise management of products from large camelids, encourage the diversification of activities, and promote sustainable economic development.

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote balanced and profitable exploitation of production linked to large camelids in France.

  • 1. The Essentials of Food
    2. Nutritional Needs
    3. Weight According to Age

    4. Construction of the Ration

    5. Example of Ration

    6. Points of Vigilance

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote a balanced diet, key to the health and performance of large camelids.

    Constant monitoring, appropriate ration adjustments and a thorough understanding of nutritional needs contribute to the overall well-being of these animals.

  • 1 Structure and dimension

    2 Closure

    3 Litter

    4 Cleaning

    5 Enrichment


    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote well-designed and maintained infrastructures which are essential for the well-being of large camelids.

    By investing in proper facilities, farmers can ensure a healthy, safe and enriching environment, contributing to the overall health and happiness of their animals.

  • 1 Generalities of the camel
    2 How to train your camel
    3 Productivity
    4 Strengthening the bond

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote camel education, which is a crucial step in ensuring harmonious and secure cohabitation between the breeder and the animal.

    By investing time and effort in education, camel owners can enjoy a positive and productive relationship with their animals, improving the quality of life for all parties involved.

  • 1. To remember

    2. At birth

    3. Taking colostrum
    4. The first weeks

    5. Some references

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote camel care which is fundamental to the foundations of a healthy life.

    By paying special attention to the first days and following good care practices, breeders contribute to the well-being and vitality of the camel calf throughout its growth.

  • 1. To remember

    2. diagnosis of gestation

    3. Gestational anomalies and abortion

    4. Births
    5. references for further reading

    The French Camel Federation (FFC) encourages the dissemination and application of these resources to promote camel calf care which is the careful management of gestation and birth which is crucial for the health of the camel and the unborn camel calf.

     

    By following proper care protocols and relying on available references, breeders can contribute to the success of this important process in camelid breeding.

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