In the Naryn region, in the high-altitude village of Togolok, farmer Boto Kuroonkeev is reviving an old tradition — camel breeding. This information was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture.
The agency emphasized that camel husbandry in Kyrgyzstan is gradually fading into the past, but the Kuroonkeev family has managed to preserve and develop this tradition.
The story of Boto's family begins with his father, who started this craft in the 1980s. Today, his son continues this work. Camels, despite the difficulties, are well adapted to the harsh conditions of the mountainous terrain: they can go without water for up to 40 days, withstand temperatures from −40 °C to +50 °C, and provide the household with meat and milk year-round.
To develop camel husbandry, the farmer does not limit himself to just the Naryn region; he actively spreads his animals to other regions of the country, contributing to an increase in their numbers. He also plans to import mountain 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. Camel wool is also in high demand: it is used to create clothing, blankets, and products with medicinal properties that are sold in the market.
Boto Kuroonkeev's initiative is becoming an important step towards reviving the nearly forgotten camel husbandry in Kyrgyzstan and contributes to the diversification of the livestock sector.
