Camel milk highly nutritious, Pakistan home of best breeds of camels: Dr Jamshaid.

MULTAN -- Camel milk is highly nutritious as it contains insulin like proteins which is highly beneficial for diabetic patients and also used in manufacturing of beauty products, said Deputy Director Livestock Dr Jamshaid Akhtar.

While addressing a ceremony on occasion of World Camel Day (June 22) at Basti Hajana in tehsil Jalalpur Pirwala, he stated that purpose of marking the day was to educate general public about benefits of camel milk and meat. The farmers should raise camel in efficient way and increase its production.

About World Camel Day, Dr Jamshaid remarked that June 22 was the hottest and longest day of the year. June 22 was chosen for World Camel Day because camel is capable of living in difficult condition amid hot weather.

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