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Kakar et al. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice 2011, 1:3

Kakar et al. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice 2011, 1:3 http://www.pastoralismjournal.com/content/1/1/3 RESEARCH Open Access Rapid change of strategy is necessary for development of dromedary camel pastoralism in the Cholistan desert of Pakistan Abdul Raziq Kakar1*, Kerstin de Verdier2 and Muhammad Younas3 * Correspondence: raziq2007@gmail.com 1 Society of Animal, Veterinary and Environmental Scientists (SAVES) and Department of Livestock Management, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan Full list of author information is available at the end of the article Abstract The Cholistan desert is part of the ancient Hakra River civilization, one of the oldest of the Aryan settlers in the Indian subcontinent. It is. | Kakar et al. Pastoralism Research Policy and Practice 2011 1 3 http www.pastoralismjournal.eom content 1 1 3 o Pastoralism a SpringerOpen Journal RESEARCH Open Access Rapid change of strategy is necessary for development of dromedary camel pastoralism in the Cholistan desert of Pakistan Abdul Raziq Kakar1 Kerstin de Verdier2 and Muhammad Younas3 Correspondence raziq2007@gmail.com 1Society of Animal Veterinary and Environmental Scientists SAVES and Department of Livestock Management Faculty of Animal Husbandry University of Agriculture Faisalabad Pakistan Full list of author information is available at the end of the article SpringerOpen0 Abstract The Cholistan desert is part of the ancient Hakra River civilization one of the oldest of the Aryan settlers in the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest deserts in Pakistan inhabited by around 1.2 million Rohi pastoral people practicing mobile livestock husbandry. This production system is extremely important for food security and conservation of livestock and landscape. The camel is one of the important animal genetic resources and about 80 000 are found in the desert. The main tribe with camel herds is Marrecha. The desert pastoralists also raise goats sheep and cattle breeds. The major camel breed is Marrecha following by Brela. The precious camel genetic resources are under threat due to commercial agricultural practices land grabbing and faulty development projects. The policies come from the top and pastoral peoples do not participate in formulating strategies for development. Hence the projects are not supported by local livestock keepers and always result in failure. There is an urgent need to save this pastoral livestock system especially the camel breeds. It is suggested that niche marketing value addition ecotourism and participation of pastoral people in development policies may help achieve this goal. Organization of the livestock keepers in the region can be an efficient tool to halt land grabbing .