Article
Evaluation of genetic studies on camels in Saudi Arabia: traits, tools, and applications.
Tropical animal health and production - 16 Feb 2026
AlAsmari Abdulrahman, Mir Rashid
Abstract excerpt
In Saudi Arabia, the dromedary camel (Arabian camel) has enormous cultural, economic, and ecological importance. Nevertheless, camel genetic studies and breeding have lagged behind those of other livestock species in the past. This review summarizes findings from recent research on the genetic diversity, population structure, and functional traits of Saudi Arabian camels. It presents the application of molecular...
Topics
- Animals
- Camelus
- Saudi Arabia
- Genetic Variation
- Breeding
- Milk