Camel Commercialisation in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia: An exploratory scoping review
Emmaline Hanslow-Sells
Dominic N Perry
Lindsay Carey
Lillian Krikheli
Eutichia Drakopoulos
Amy Heath
Carmen Vargas
10.26181/5dc507bd598ed
https://opal.latrobe.edu.au/articles/presentation/Camel_Commercialisation_in_the_Goldfields_Region_of_Western_Australia_An_exploratory_scoping_review/10271300
<p>ABSTRACT:</p><p><br></p>
<p><b>Purpose: </b>This review aims to
explore the benefits and barriers of the commercialisation of camels (<i>camelus
dromedaries</i>). Included is a discussion section exploring the impacts that commercialisation
might have on local communities, including Aboriginal and pastoralist
communities. While this report may offer a base framework, further study is
necessary to explore topics and considerations in more detail. <b>Method: </b>The authors utilised online databases, hand-searched grey literature, and
anecdotal information via a field trip to Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. These
resources were subsequently screened for suitability. Thematic analysis was
conducted on the literature. <b>Results:
</b>Seven
key themes were identified in the literature; (i) camel farming, (ii) barriers,
(iii) socioeconomic benefits, (iv) rural and remote Australian communities, (v)
Indigenous Australians, (vi) camel culling, and (vii) camel by-products. <b>Discussion: </b>Current management methods
consist primarily of culling. Historically, there have been some government
instigated management projects, however, the responsibility for managing camel
populations largely falls on pastoralists. Camel populations presently impact
rural, remote and Indigenous Australian communities in Western Australia,
primarily causing damage to infrastructure and affecting other livestock. The
literature suggests that, for commercialisation/farming to be viable, there
needs to be a defined market that pastoralists can supply. Currently there are known
international markets including meat/by-product markets in China and other
areas of Asia, plus Middle Eastern markets, and various halal markets globally.
There are also potential domestic markets, namely for pet foods, human
consumption, milk, etcetera. <b>Conclusion: </b>The authors found
that there are economic and social benefits for the formalised
commercialisation of camels in Australia, assuming the barriers are adequately
addressed. The Western Australian Goldfields Esperance region stands to profit
from camel processing and export, both internationally and domestically, as
well as increased employment opportunities, specifically for Indigenous
Australians. The authors believe that this report is best utilised as a
resource for further study into areas including socioeconomic implications,
cultural considerations, and long-term farming prospects.</p><p><br></p><p>For full report please go to:
</p><p><a href="http://hdl.handle.net/1959.9/568768" target="_blank">http://hdl.handle.net/1959.9/568768</a></p><p>
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Camel
commercialisation
Australia
Indigenous
Health Promotion