Genetic Improvement and the Future Role of the Camel in the Arab World: Problems and Opportunities

This paper discuss the use of genetic means to improve camel productivity such as: selection, systems of mating and genetic evaluation of animals, the use of artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and cloning. Also, obstacles of production evaluation are described. It concludes with the necessity of adoption of these methods, and recommends the use of nucleus systems to speed and enhance the improvement of this animal, to insure its place and role as food provider in the 21 st century.