Uses
Dromedaries are used as beasts of burden in most of their domesticated range. Unlike horses, they kneel for the loading of passengers and cargo. It has been estimated that a camel can carry 159–295 kg (350–650 lb) for 24 km (15 mi) for a long time, but that may not be possible in the case of 544 kg (1,200 lb). Camels can be trained to bear loads from five years of age, but must not be given a large load until six years old. It has been found that camels are patient animals, easier to train and tougher than cattle. Camels can also be used to pull carts, plow and draw wheels. A dromedary can plow at a speed of 2.5 km (1.6 mi) per hour, but must not be worked for more than six hours a day. Their hair is durable and light, so it is used as a source material for woven goods, ranging from Bedouin tents to garments. The hair is clipped off using hand shears, or sometimes simply pulled, after which the camel's body is oiled. Juveniles less than two years of age have a fine undercoat, which is also used for these purposes. They also give wool. The wool produce of a herd of 4300 dromedaries in Russia in 1970 and 1974 were 557 kg (1,230 lb) and 576 kg (1,270 lb).
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