Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
This publication is a technical manual for the buffalo farming industry in Australia. The manual reflects the authors knowledge and experience gained over his long career and is written in a style that makes the information accessible for all readers. It includes findings from research undertaken at Beatrice Hill Farm, Australia's only buffalo research and development facility.,
Notes
Logo on cover: RIRDC and Northern Territory Government,
Made available via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT).,
Table of contents
Introduction -- History of buffalo in Australia -- Water buffalo products -- Farming systems -- Handling and training -- Transport -- Abattoir operations -- Calf rearing and weaning -- Herd management -- Pasture and feed management -- Infrastructure and facilities -- Artificial insemination and embryo transfer -- Breeding and genetics -- Appendix A: Home preparation -- Appendix B: Australian buffalo standards -- Appendix C: Body condition scores for water buffalo,
Language
English,
Subject
Buffaloes,
Water buffalo,
Beatrice Hill (N.T.),
Technical manual,
Publisher name
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation,