Nutritional Management for Buffalo Production

摘要: The buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is an important contributor to milk, meat, power, fuel and leather production in many developing countries. Buffaloes can be categorized into Asian Mediterranean buffaloes. includes two subspecies known as Riverine Swamp types. (water buffalo) buffaloes possess different genetics (50 vs. 48 chromosomes, respectively), morphology (body frame, body weight, horn shape skin color) behavior (wallowing mud or water) thus, are reared used for purposes. Low per head milk yield, poor reproductive performance (seasonal breeding behavior, anestrous, longer calving interval) low growth rate have been attributed insufficient supply of nutrients. In parts Asia, where the integral part food chain rural economy, irregular inadequate availability quality feedstuffs their utilization hampering this unique animal. Balanced nutrition better management enhance productivity. Many efforts made last few decades improve nutrient Recent research on locally available feed resources such crop residues, industrial by-products, dietary addition micronutrients, use modifiers ruminally protected fat protein sources shown significant potential growth, yield However, a number issues, including establishment requirements dairy beef, development calf feeding systems, nutritional metabolic anomalies, understanding exploitation gut ecosystem, need addressed. Extensive coordinated extension required improved