Themes

THEMES

Camel farming systems and milk production

  • Production performance and factors of variation
  • Nutrition, health, welfare, and behavior of dairy camels
  • Milking (manual and mechanized) and milk hygiene
  • Transition towards sustainable semi-intensive and intensive systems
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Biology of dairy camels: Genetics, Physiology, and Reproduction

  • Genetics, genomics, and proteomics
  • Reproductive biotechnology, gestation, and parturition
  • Lactation physiology and adaptation physiology…

Camel milk: Quality, Technology, and Valorization

  • Quality and nutritional benefits of camel milk: composition, microbiology, and bioactive properties
  • Technological innovations and processes adapted to the specificities of camel milk
  • Nutritional, sensory, and functional quality of dairy products
  • Food safety of camel dairy products
  • Quality and valorization of non-bovine milk in arid regions

Innovative technologies and Artificial Intelligence in dairy farming

  • Intelligent systems for monitoring animal health, welfare, behavior, and reproduction
  • Smart milking systems, sensors, IoT, and automation for milking and milk quality
  • Digital innovations, collaborative platforms, and technology transfer to farmers and value chain actors

Value chain, governance, and sustainability of the camel milk sector

  • Organization, governance, and performance of the value chain
  • Business models, entrepreneurship, and public–private partnerships
  • Socio-economic and environmental positioning and impacts
  • Public policies, development strategies, and sector foresight