Species: Camel

Breed:Mewari

General Information

Species

Camel

Breeding Tract

Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Kota, Udaipur, Rajsamand (Rajasthan)

Comment On Breeding Tract

This Breed Is Found In Arawali Mountain Range In Rajasthan And Adjoining Parts Of Madhya Pradesh.

Main Use

Food – Milk; Work – Baggage

Comment On Main Use

Milk Is The Main Source Of Income From These Camels. The Mewari Camel Is Capable Of Moving On Small Hills.

Origin

This Breed Has Been Reported To Have Originated From The Hill Camel Of Combined Punjab.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

These Animals Have Been Developed To Suit The Hot Climate Of Hilly Areas Infested With Honeybees.

Morphology

Colour

Light Brown.

Number Of Horns

0

Visible Characteristics

Strong Hindquarters, Heavy Legs, Hard And Thick Pads, Coarse Body Hair, Loose Muzzle, Drooping Lower Lip, Short And Thick Ears, And Long And Thick Tail. The Stop Is Absent. The Animal Looks Very Dull And Sluggish In Appearnce. These Camels Are Stouter And A Little Shorter Than Bikaneri.

Hair Or Wool

Hair

Fiber Type

Coarse/Carpet

 

Male

Female

Height (Avg Cm)

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0

Body Length (Avg Cm

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0

Heart Girth (Avg Cm)

0

0

Weight (Avg Kg)

0

0

Birth Weight (Avg Kg)

0

0