Celebration of National Vicuña Day: National Vicuña Forum

Puno (Peru), Hybrid Event, 20/11/2024 - 22/11/2024

Through Ministerial Resolution No. 0458-2017-MINAGRI, November 15 of each year is the “National Vicuña Day”, with the purpose of revaluing this wildlife resource, as well as the ancestral practice for its management and conservation carried out by peasant organizations and raise awareness of the potential of this resource and its protection against poaching and trafficking of its fiber.

VII Congreso Nacional de Criadores de Camélidos Domésticos del Perú – Pasco 2024

Yanacancha (Peru), 20/11/2024 - 23/11/2024

El “VII Congreso Nacional de Criadores de Camélidos Domésticos del Perú – Pasco 2024” tiene un enfoque técnico y buscará fortalecer las organizaciones de criadores de camélidos domésticos del Perú. La organización del congreso se desarrollará durante 4 días, con doble sesión (mañana y tarde). A lo largo del evento se tratarán diferentes aspectos vinculados a la cr...

Heroes of the Desert: Camels in the Era of Climate Change

Virtual Event, 20/11/2024

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization and the University of Nairobi organized a webinar under the theme: “Heroes of the desert: Camels in the era of climate change”.

The purpose of this scientific webinar was to discuss the role of dromedary camels in sustainable livestock production, identify the challenges of camel keeping and their adaptation to changing climati...

16th International Veterinary Science Days ''Camel Breeding: Preservation and new challenges''

(Algeria), Hybrid Event, 16/11/2024 - 17/11/2024

The Higher National Veterinary School Rabie Bouchama is organizing its 16th International Veterinary Science Days (16 JISV), under the theme “Camel Breeding: Preservation and new challenges”. The science days will focus on the following topics:

• Breeding systems and welfare
• Nutrition and diet
• Genetics and reproduction

National Consultative Forum “Mongol Camel – Sustainable Development”

Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), 15/11/2024

In celebration of the International Year of Camelids, Dairy Asia (one of the nine Action Networks of the Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock), the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry of Mongolia, FAO, Mongol Bactrian Association, Mongolian Camel Racing Association, Mongolian Camel Culture Center, Mongolian Camel Polo, Sport Races and Travel Association and Mongolian Woo...

IYC booth exhibition at the Regional Forum on Innovations to Support Sustainable Livestock Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region

Khon Kaen (Thailand), 12/11/2024 - 14/11/2024

The Regional Forum on Innovations to Support Sustainable Livestock Transformation in the Asia and Pacific Region featured a dedicated International Year of Camelids booth within the exhibition space. This booth showcased a range of engaging materials, including videos and branded items, to promote the International Year and highlight how investments in the camelid sector can acce...

Side event on Camelids at the (Agro)pastoralism in Africa conference

Saly (Senegal), 12/11/2024

The side event on the International Year of Camelids (IYC) was held on the first day of the conference “(Agro)pastoralism in Africa: Current Dynamics and Perspectives”. It featured a presentation by Dr. Bernard Faye entitled "Camel pastoralism: mobility is no longer what it used to be," and a screening of the film “The Return of Camelids – The Superdromedaries of the Desert” (GAD & ARTE,...

Camels: Heritage and Sustainability

Sohar (Oman), 11/11/2024

"Camels: Heritage and Sustainability" celebrated the historical and economic role of camels in Oman and highlighted the importance of preserving and sustaining camel breeds. The conference was attended by over 170 participants, including camel breeders, veterinarians, stakeholders from industries related to camels, and representatives from authorities overseeing the livestock sector in the S...

II National Seminar on the Meat of Domestic South American Camelids

Arequipa (Peru), 08/11/2024

The event will convene actors in the meat value chain of domestic South American camelids (alpaca and llama) to evaluate the progress and limitations in the development of production, marketing and consumption of this highly nutritional resource, as well as its incorporation into Peru's gastronomic offer to the world. Studies and experiences will be presented on nutritional and health aspect...

IYC thematic lunch at first Regional Conference for the Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Punta del Este (Uruguay), 05/11/2024

At FAO’s first Regional Conference for the Sustainable Livestock Transformation, a thematic lunch celebrating the International Year of Camelids (IYC) highlighted the vital role of camelids in sustainable livestock systems. Participants explored the cultural, economic, and environmental significance of these resilient animals, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions in the world. It was a...