From 4^th-8^th September international experts and practioners met in Sadri (Rajasthan/India) at LPPS campus to develop guidelines for BCPs by pastoralist communities. The writeshop was facilitated by Dr. Paul Mundy and attended by participants from India, Africa and Europe.

We are happy to be involved in the organization of the second edition of the Marwar Camel Culture Festival scheduled for 3-5 November at the campus of our partner organization Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan (LPPS) in Sadri in Rajasthan. An exciting programme is being prepared with special focus on camel milk. H.H. Maharaja of Jodhpur has once again graciously agreed to be patron and chief guest. A special website will soon go live!

On 24th May Dr. Ilse Köhler-Rollefson will give a presentation about “Dromedary ecology and culture of the Raika people in India” at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna. This talk will provide an overview of the biocultural aspects of Raika dromedary pastoralism.

-> http://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/