Camel dairies signal change in Somalia's livestock economy
The site includes what is described as Somalia's first facility dedicated to processing camel milk into yoghurt. The product is sold in local markets and is presented as a lower-lactose alternative to cow's milk, with higher levels of certain nutrients, according to producers.
Somalia is home to over 7 million camels, more than any other country on Earth, but industry estimates suggest that only a small share of their milk enters formal markets or reaches consumers in urban areas.
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