The effect of water deprivation on milk production
of camels ( Camelus dromedarius )

The effect of sixteen days of dehydration on milk production was investigated using seven lactating camels. The mean milk yield was 2.17±0.20 kg and decreased to 1.24±0.34 kg (P<0.05). The milk water content was 87±0.7% and did not show significant changes. The plasma and milk osmolality increased (P<0.001) from 318±2 to 345±2 and from 319±4 to 348±4, respectively. The total fat, protein, and lactose yields dropped proportional to milk volume. The effect of dehydration on milk production should be considered in watering strategies of lactating camels.

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