Camels and Ostriches from next year

4 December 2010 12:30 pm Views - 6680

Camels and Ostriches will be imported to Sri Lanka from next year for the consumption of their milk and eggs, Deputy Minister of Live stock H. R. Mithrapala said in Parliament today.  A feasibility study in this regard is currently being conducted.

The Deputy Minister added that a feasibility study is being conducted to identify a favorable climate for the farming of Camels and Ostriches in Sri Lanka and that Mannar has been identified as a favorable area.  (KB/YP)