In the high-altitude village of Togolok Moldо, located in the Ak-Tal district of the Naryn region, farmer Boto Kuroonkee is reviving the nearly forgotten art of camel breeding. This information was provided by the Ministry of Agriculture.
According to the ministry, the tradition of camel husbandry in Kyrgyzstan is gradually fading, but the Kuroonkee family has managed to preserve and develop this practice.
The family history of camel breeding began with Boto's father, who started this endeavor back in the 1980s. Today, his son continues this important family tradition. Despite all the difficulties, camels are well adapted to the harsh conditions of the mountain climate: they can go without water for up to 40 days, endure frosts of up to −40 °C, and heat of up to +50 °C. These animals also provide the family with meat and milk throughout the year, making them valuable for agriculture.
Boto is actively working on the development of camel husbandry, spreading his animals not only throughout the Naryn region but also to other regions of the country, which contributes to an increase in their numbers. The farmer plans to import mountain breeds of camels from Mongolia to improve the local breed.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, an adult male camel can yield up to 400–500 kg of meat. Additionally, camel wool is in demand: it is used to produce clothing, blankets, and products with medicinal properties that find a market.
Boto Kuroonkee's activities contribute to the revival of the nearly lost camel husbandry in Kyrgyzstan and the diversification of the livestock sector.
