Second International Scientific Meeting on Camel

2nd International Scientific Meeting on Camel

(Dated 3-5 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 AH corresponding to 5-7 November 2024 AD, Qassim University, Buraidah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

2nd International Scientific Meeting on Camel

Coinciding with the approval of the Council of Ministers headed by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz – may God protect him – to designate the year 2024 AD, the “Year of the Camel.” In celebration of the unique cultural value that camels represent in the lives of the people of the Arabian Peninsula, and coinciding with UNESCO’s celebration of the year 2024 AD as the Year of the Camel, Qassim University represented by the College of Veterinary Medicine, in coordination with the Emirate of the Qassim Region and the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Qassim, organizes the Second International Scientific Meeting on camels in conjunction with Camel auction in the Qassim region (Dhariya Governorate), during the period from 3-5 Jumada al-Awwal 1446 AH, corresponding to November 5-7, 2024 AD, at Qassim University, under the slogan “Camels 2024: Sustaining the Legacy.”

Objectives

1

Establishing a scientific forum to learn about the latest scientific and research developments in the fields of health, diseases and economics of camels locally and internationally, in order to contribute to the development of this important economic wealth and to support the Blessed Kingdom’s 2030 vision.

2

Determine the nature and extent of health problems facing investment in the camel sector and develop scientific plans and recommendations to treat them.

3

Developing a modern and future plan to increase camel productivity by identifying the latest research developments in the field of treating infertility problems, genetic improvement, nutrition of camels, and manufacturing and safety of their products.

4

Identify the results of research on the benefit of camels and their products and the possibility of using them in diagnosing and treating human diseases.

5

Reviewing the economic and social aspects of camels and highlighting the role of camels as a popular and national heritage.

6

Holding various exhibitions for companies and entities related to the needs of camels and their products.

Topics

Recent developments in diagnosing camel diseases and detecting tampering

Modern techniques in camel reproduction

Pharmacological, clinical and surgical interventions in camels

Manufacturing technology and safety of camel products

Breeding and caring for camels

Social and economic challenges in camel breeding

Dates

Submissions

Deadline for abstracts submission

September 30, 2024

registration

Deadline for registration

September 30, 2024

Acceptance notice

Open

Meeting Language

English

Activities

Visiting the camel auction in Dhariya Governorate

A tour of the exhibition accompanying the conference, which is implemented by companies and relevant parties

Tours in some governorates and centers of the Qassim region

Contact

College of Veterinary Medicine – Qassim University

sismc@qu.edu.sa

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