1Department of Research and Development, Siliconform, Schelmengriesstrasse 1, 86842Türkheim, Germany
2Department of Animal Physiology and Immunology, School of Life Sciences, Technical University of Munich, 85354Freising, Liesel-Beckmann-Straße 1, Germany
Camel milk is in high demand in many countries around the world. There appears to be increasing awareness of the use of camel milk in human diet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the importance of camel milk and its safety for human consumption. Camel milk contains numerous antimicrobial components and protective factors, making it a unique milk compared to the milk of other lactating animal species. Camel milk production varies between 1000 and 12000 kg during the lactation period of 8 to 18 months, with large differences between geographical regions, feeding and husbandry conditions. The composition of camel milk is 2.5-5.5% fat, 2.2-4.5% protein, 2.5-5.5% lactose, 0.7-1.0% ash and 8.0-15% dry matter. To increase milk production for each camel and improve the quality and safety of raw camel milk, the use of a suitable milking machine such as StimuLactor is necessary. In addition, correct husbandry, feeding and hygiene measures must be considered. In conclusion, regarding the importance of camel milk and the associated related health benefits of its bioactive ingredients, improvements in milking hygiene, milk storage and transport conditions are required to ensure the quality of camel milk meets consumer needs.
Camel, Human milk, Milking machine, Milk yield
