Research Article

Mineral Profile of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk under Pastoral Production System in Katsina State, Nigeria

Volume: 3 Number: 2 September 30, 2023
  • Ghude Musa
  • Hamden Mohammed
  • Ibrahim Elimam *
  • Alassan Noru
  • Alkali H A
  • Bello Bashir
  • Maigandi S A
  • Muhammad Ibrahem
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Mineral Profile of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk under Pastoral Production System in Katsina State, Nigeria

Abstract

The most important factor in camel milk for people living in dry zone is its water and mineral contents. Camels provide food and other means of livelihood in the pastoral communities of Northern Katsina State. However, the composition of camel milk provides essential mineral and nutrients to the humans. This study was designed to investigate the mineral composition of camel milk under the pastoral production system. Randomly, twelve (12) lactating camel cows at parities one, three and five were used for milk collection. Results obtained from this study across the seasons with respect to parities indicated significant (P<0.05) difference from Zinc (562.40μg/100g) in parity three, Copper (138.25μg/100g), Iron (269.65μg/100g), Sodium (58.33 mg/100g), Potassium (149.10mg/100g), Calcium (114.91mg/100g), Magnesium (12.79 mg/100g) from parity five and Phosphorous (88.51 mg/100g) from parity one respectively. From the results, it is concluded that higher concentrations of mineral elements were reported from parity five as the quantity of milk produced also increases as parity advanced.

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Supporting Institution

University of Esdt Kordofan

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Zootechny (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 30, 2023

Submission Date

March 27, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 22, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 3 Number: 2

APA
Musa, G., Mohammed, H., Elimam, I., Noru, A., H A, A., Bashir, B., S A, M., & Ibrahem, M. (2023). Mineral Profile of Camel (Camelus dromedarius) Milk under Pastoral Production System in Katsina State, Nigeria. Uluslararası Gıda Tarım Ve Hayvan Bilimleri Dergisi, 3(2), 34-40. https://izlik.org/JA55AM75PL