General Information

Species

Camel

Breeding Tract

Bikaner, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Sikar, Churu, Hanumangarh (Rajasthan)

Comment On Breeding Tract

This Breed Is Also Found In Adjoining Parts Of Madhya Pradesh.

Main Use

Work – Draught; Food- Milk; Fibre – Hair; Dung – Manure

Comment On Main Use

Bikaneri Is One Of The Main Camel Breeds In India And Is A Good Draught Animal.

Origin

This Breed Has Been Developed By Selective Interbreeding Of Breeds Like, Sindhi, Baluchi, Afgan And Local Camels.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To The Arid And Sandy Tract Having Extreme Hot And Cold Seasons, Where The Temperature Varies Between 1c And 49c.

Morphology

Color

Reddish Brown Coat Colour Is Predominant But Other Shades From Dark Brown To Light Red, Red And Sandy Also Exist.

Number Of Horns

2

Visible Characteristics

Symmetrical Body, Slightly Dome Shaped Head And A Characteristic Well Marked Depression Above The Eyes. Black Hair On Eyes, Ears And Throat. Such Animals Are Locally Known As “Jheepras” And Have A Greater Demand In The Market.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet