The camels’ qualitative traits affect the milk quality.
The Arabs know but the other not, like the cow, camel also has very special dairy traits. I hereby share the traditional knowledge regarding the special dairy traits of camels. These special dairy traits are about the easy and difficult milking; Fashoosh and Asoos/Ghamoos
Courtesy of Kamahl, from Aldafra camel festival
Fashoosh
The Naqa (lactating camel) is called Fashoosh when she has a sizable teat, easily adapted in hand, and having a loose orifice to make the milking easy. The emptying of the udder needs less time and less effort/power. Usually, the camel with this trait has good behavior and feel relaxed while in milking. Some breeds are more Fashoosh and well known among the people, such a Khawara breed. The milk is considered as better in quality.
Camel with this trait means very good milking Naqa (lactating camel)
Asoos or Ghamoos
The Naqa with strong and difficult teat is called Asoos…
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