From Peak to Prolonged: Extending Competitive Lifespan in Elite Racing Camels
Background:
In high-stakes racing circuits across the Gulf, elite camels often face premature retirement due to undetected soft tissue injuries, dehydration-related fatigue, and poor post-race recovery strategies. Current practices are often fragmented, relying on experience without structured diagnostics.
The IZZ Approach:
IZZ coordinated a multi-stakeholder solution linking veterinary specialists, hydration experts, and AI developers. A centralized protocol was created to:
- Monitor muscular strain through thermal imaging and compressibility scanning.
- Track hydration and fatigue using wearable biometric sensors.
- Optimize recovery through AI-generated rest and rehabilitation schedules.
Proposed Solution:
- Bi-weekly non-invasive muscular diagnostics.
- Smart collar sensor integration for daily vitals and fatigue indicators.
- Red light therapy and NAD+ supplementation as part of recovery planning.
- Cross-collaboration between AI analysts and camel trainers via IZZ’s ecosystem.
Projected Impact:
- 30% decrease in mid-season injuries.
- Competitive lifespan extended by 1.5–2 racing seasons.
- Reduction in emergency vet visits and treatment costs.
- Improved breeder valuation of camels with extended records of performance.
Supported By:
Camel racing performance studies by FAO source, hydration monitoring research in dromedaries J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr, 2020.