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Bikaneri Camel – The Hardy Desert Breed of Rajasthan | Bikaneri camel milk yield per day

ByRakesh Kumar 06/24/202506/25/2025Updated On 06/25/202506/24/2025

Bikaneri Camel – The Hardy Desert Breed of Rajasthan

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Bikaneri Camel Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 155,058 in 2013)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Camelidae Genus: Camelus Species: Camelus dromedarius
Breed Type	Multi-purpose (Draught, Milk, Hair, Manure)
Alternate Names	None
Origin	Developed through selective interbreeding of Sindhi, Baluchi, Afghan and local camels
Breeding Tract	Primary: Rajasthan (Bikaner, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Nagaur, Sikar, Churu, Hanumangarh) Secondary: Adjacent parts of Madhya Pradesh
Geographical Range	Longitude: 72° to 76° E Latitude: 27° to 30° N Climate: Arid/sandy with extreme temperatures (1°C to 49°C)
Main Uses	Draught work Milk production Hair (for coarse fiber) Dung (as manure)
Physical Traits	Color: Predominantly reddish-brown (dark brown to light red/sandy variants exist) Head: Slightly dome-shaped with characteristic depression above eyes Markings: Black hair on eyes, ears and throat (“Jheepras” variety prized in markets) Body: Symmetrical and well-proportioned Horns: Absent
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 201 cm (Male), 188 cm (Female) Body Length: 164 cm (Male), 159 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 192 cm (Male), 180 cm (Female) Weight: 531 kg (Male), 523 kg (Female) Birth Weight: 42.08 kg (Male), 40.4 kg (Female)
Performance	Milk Production: 4-5 kg/day (14-month lactation) Milk Fat: 3.56% Age at First Parturition: 62 months Parturition Interval: 24.5 months Hair Production: 0.967 kg/year (0.7-1.6 kg range)
Management	System: Extensive Feeding: Grazing + fodder supplementation Mobility: Stationary
Population Trend	1997: 484,000 2013: 155,058 (67.96% decline)
Special Notes	One of India’s premier camel breeds, valued for draught capacity and milk production in desert conditions
The Rajasthan Express: Bikaneri Camel Breed Details

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Discover the Bikaneri camel, a resilient desert breed from Rajasthan. Learn about its origin, uses (milk, draught, hair), and unique traits. Perfect for farmers & researchers!
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Rakesh Kumar

I am Rakesh Kumar, hailing from Rajasthan, and I proudly serve as a Private Veterinary Livestock Inspecter . With years of experience in the field, I am passionate about promoting the health and welfare of animals. As the administrator of The Rajasthan Express website, I am committed to delivering accurate and valuable insights into veterinary science and animal care.