Congreso Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos

Arequipa (Peru), 27/11/2024 - 29/11/2024

En el marco de la celebración por el Año Internacional de los Camélidos, el Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria INIA-Proyecto PROGAN y la Escuela Profesional de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia de la Universidad Católica de Santa María, organizan el “Congreso Internacional de Camélidos Sudamericanos" con el fin de resaltar la importancia de la producción sostenible de los camélidos suda...

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 are organizing a webinar under the theme: “Heroes of the desert: Camels in the era of climate change”.

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

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...

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

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...

Photo exhibition on the role of camelids in nomadic life

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), 29/10/2024 - 28/12/2024

On the occasion of the International Year of Camelids, a unique photo exhibition was opened at the office of the FAO Representation in Kyrgyzstan. This event united lovers of history, culture and nature! The exhibition featured rare photographs from the early 20th century depicting the traditional life of the nomadic peoples of Central Asia. Special attention is paid to the role of the came...

Camels and Food Security Conference

Kuwait City (Kuwait), Hybrid Event, 29/10/2024 - 30/10/2024