ArticleVeterinary and animal science2026
Practices, management, and typology of dromedary livestock systems and health constraints in southwestern Tunisia: The case of the Gafsa region.
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Dromedary production plays a key role in the socio-economic systems of arid regions in North Africa; however, information on the organization and management of camel production systems remains limited. This study aimed to characterize dromedary breeding systems in southwestern Tunisia (Gafsa governorate) using a typological approach. From April to August, a field survey was conducted among breeders selected from an official list provided by the Office of Livestock and Pastures. A total of 43 farms were randomly selected, representing 1195 Maghrebi dromedaries, including 1026 females. Data on farm structure, herd composition, and management practices were collected using a structured questionnaire. Multivariate analysis showed that camel production systems are predominantly traditional and extensive. Four types of farms were identified: (i) large-scale camel-oriented farms (7 %) characterized by the highest abortion (39 %) and juvenile mortality (35 %) rates; (ii) mixed livestock farms combining dromedaries with small ruminants (81 %); (iii) specialized sheep breeders operating under strong land constraints (5 %); and (iv) diversified mixed-species farms integrating goats and poultry production (7 %). Serological analysis using the CATT/T.
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