AR-News: (AU) Camels in demand

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

February 9, 2004

Territory wild camel exports to the Middle East are expected to boom 
following the collapse of African markets.

Central Australian Camel Industry Association executive officer Peter Seidel 
said about 10,000 Australian camels were exported each year -- valued at $2 
million. 
But he said annual exports to the Middle East were likely to reach 25,000 in 
the next few years. 
"They've traditionally sourced camels from Africa, places like Sudan and 
Somalia," he said. 
"In recent years the disease problem there has been so horrific that it has 
stopped that trade. 
"There are very serious problems -- foot-and-mouth, Rift Valley fever -- that 
have decimated herds and Australia is the only other supplier." 
Live exports from the Territory started three years ago. 




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http://news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,8625678%5E13569,00.html





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