Time (CET)

9:00 – 9:05

Welcoming Remarks

Laurence Rycken

IDF Director General

9:05 – 9:10

Opening Remarks

Dr Thanawat Tiensin

Assistant Director-General, Chief Veterinarian and Director of the Animal Production and Health Division, at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

Session 1: Understanding the Impact of Camelid Dairying in Sustainable Systems

09:10 – 09:15

Introduction to Session

Chairs:

Ilona Gluecks, Head of Clinical Research Facilities & CRO, ILRI

Batbaatar Bayarmagnai, CEO & Coordinator of Dairy Asia

09:15 – 09:40

Lecture Speaker

The Camel Milk Face to the Market Economy

Dr Bernard Faye

Emeritus scientist, Center for International Cooperation in Agricultural Research for Development, France

09:40 – 10:05

Lecture Speaker

Biodiversity of the World’s Camel Populations: Implications for Environmental Resilience and Food Security

Dr Pamela Burger

Deputy Head, Senior Researcher, Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria

10:05 – 10:30

Lecture Speaker

Camels, Gender, and Livelihoods: Unlocking the Potential of Camels for Sustainable Food Systems in the Horn of Africa.

Dr Tahira Mohamed

Regional Partnership and Engagement Lead for the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action at the International Livestock Research Institute and Jameel Observatory

10:30- 10:55

Lecture Speaker

The Llama in North-Western Argentina: An Opportunity for Food Security and Sovereignty

Dr Mariana Quiroga Mendiola

Senior Researcher / Professor, National Institute of Agricultural Technology/National University of Salta, Argentina

10:55:11:05

Break

11:05 – 12:00

Panel Discussion

Sustainable Camel Dairying: Economic viability Across Scales and Regions

Dr Peter Nagy

Head and Director of the Farm & Veterinary Department, Camelicious, United Arab Emirates

Mr Ehtsham Ulhaq

Managing Director at ELC Biotechnology (Private) Limited, Pakistan

Dr Ilse Koehler-Rollefson

Co-founder, Camel Charisma, India

Ms Megan Williams

Co-founder, The Camel Milk Co Australia

12:00 – 12:10

Introduction to Abstract Speakers’ Section

12:10 – 12:20

Abstract Speaker

Assessment of Camel Milk Production Performance and Constraints Under Climate Change and Variability in Borana Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Birhanu Bekele

PhD Candidate in Haramaya University; Associate Dairy Researcher at Oromia Agricultural Research Institute, Yabello Pastoral and Dryland Agriculture Research Center, Ethiopia

12:20 – 12:30

Abstract Speaker

Monitoring Behavioral Responses for Sustainable Camel Dairying

Marwa Brahmi

PhD Student, Institut des Régions Arides- Médenine/ Institut Supérieur Agronomique Chott Mériem, Tunisia

12:30 – 12:40

Abstract Speaker

Overview of Camel Mastitis Pathogens and it is Antibiotic Susceptibility in Emirate of Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates

*Dr Ghada Ahmed El Derdiri Abdel Wahab (Recipient, Best Oral Presentation Award)

Veterinary Microbiology Specialist, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authoriy (ADAFSA), WOAH Collaborating Center for Camel diseases, United Arab Emirates

12:40 – 12:50

Abstract Speaker

A New Approach to Camel Milk Yogurt Production Using Camel Gelatin

Dr Imen Fguiri

Postdoctoral Researcher, Arid Regions Institute (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia

12:50 – 13:00

Q&A Abstract Speakers

13:00 – 14:00

Break

Session 2: Scaling Up Camelid Dairy Through Innovative Practices, Processing Technologies and Animal health

14:00 – 14:05

Introduction to Session

Chairs:

Sonia Alkafy Baldi, Expert Regulatory and Administrative Affairs, Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority, United Arab Emirates

Ashish Singh, Joint Director (Academic) and Dean at ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India

14:05 – 14:30

Lecture Speaker

Camel Milk: A Key Resource for Future Nutrition and Dairy Development

Dr Gaukhar Konuspayeva

Full Professor, Antigen LLP Scientific production Enterprise

14:30 – 14:55

Lecture Speaker

Camel Milk Blended with Plant-Based Extracts: A Sustainable and Innovative Pathway for Functional Dairy Development

Dr Mutamed Ayyash

Professor and Department Chair, United Arab Emirates University

14:55 – 15:05

Introduction to Abstract Speakers’ Section

15:05 – 15:15

Abstract Speaker

Bioactive and Techno-functional Properties of Camel Milk α-Lactalbumin and β-Casein: From Isolation to Application

Dr Roua Lajnaf

Postdoctoral Researcher, National Engineering School of Sfax, Tunisia, and University of Liege, Belgium

15:15 – 15:25

Abstract Speaker

Comparative Characterization of Camel and Cow Milk Kefir

Dr Samira Arroum

Arid Land Institute, Livestock and Wildlife Laboratory Medenin, Tunisia

15:25 – 15:35

Abstract Speaker

Antidiabetic Effect of Spray Dried Camel Milk Powder Formulations on the Growth Performance, Histopathological and Metagenomic Investigation of High Fat Diet Induced Type-II Diabetic Wistar Rats

Athira M K

Student, SMC College of dairy science, Kamdhenu University, Anand, Gujarat, India

15:35 – 15:45

Abstract Speaker

Functional Camel Milk Cheese Coagulated with Carob Extract: Antioxidant and Anticancer Properties

Dr Abir Omrani

Arid Regions Institute (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia

15:45 – 15:55

Abstract Speaker

Camel milk: Composition and Usefulness as Adjuvant to Treat Experimental Animals and Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Dr Amel Sboui

Associate Professor, Arid Regions Institute (IRA), Medenine, Tunisia

15:55 – 16:00

Q&A Abstract Speakers

16:00 – 16:15

Break

16:15 – 16:40

Lecture Speaker

Cross-Cultural Consumer Knowledge and Perception of Camel Milk

Dr Luis Guerrero

Senior Researcher, Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Spain

16:40 – 17:05

Lecture Speaker

Optimization of Machine Milking Systems and Breeding in Camelids

Dr Moez Ayadi

Associate Professor in Animal Biotechnology, Department of Animal Biotechnology – Higher Institute of Biotechnology of Beja (ISBB) – University of Jendouba, Tunisia

17:05 – 17:45

Panel Discussion

Safeguarding Camel Health – Biosecurity and Disease Management in Practice

Ms Asma Abdi Mohamed

Director of the Biosecurity Affairs Division at the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), United Arab Emirates

Dr Rakesh Ranjan

Principal Scientist, ICAR-National Research Centre of Camel, Bikaner (India)

Dr Moufida Atigui

Assistant Professor, Arid Regions Institute (IRA) Medenine, Tunisia

17:45 – 18:00

Award and Close