Agricultural economies of several Asian, European, African, and Latin American countries are strongly reliant on buffalo. Buffalo is growing more popular as a source of milk, meat, and draught among farm animals. Despite its valuable contribution as a multipurpose mammal, this species receives significantly less care and attention than it needs. Inadequate research and a lack of information have been major impediments to increasing buffalo production capacity. Scientific data collected on cattle can be utilized for buffaloes, contrary to popular belief. As a result, this Research Topic has been intended to include a thorough compilation of buffalo performance in various places, and focuses on the performance of both riverine and swamp buffaloes in tropical and temperate climates.
This species has enormous poverty-relieving and rural enterprise potential. However, buffalo farming, like any other successful agribusiness, requires a highly focused scientific advisory structure to assist in decision-making. The milk and meat production potential of riverine swamp buffaloes is still unexplored, and genomic research to boost production is limited. Understanding this species' potential using a genetic approach can boost its output and assist farmers in the long run. The possibilities for improving this animal in terms of milk and meat production as well as animal conservation are still being investigated. With the rapid advancement of technology and shifting climates, raising buffaloes is a strategic alternative for smallholder farmers looking to boost their revenue.
Domestic buffalo (both swamp and river types) are a valuable animal genetic resource all over the world, capable of surviving on limited resources in a harsh environment. It contributes to the cultural image and economy of many countries, serves as a key source of food for human. Despite this animal's immense potential, research on a variety of areas is minimal when compared to other farm animals. This Research Topic's goal is to publish original research papers and reviews on:
- Production and reproduction performances of swamp and water buffaloes
- Genomic studies and its application in genetic improvement of buffaloes
- Studies related to nutrition, behavior, and welfare of buffaloes
- Contribution of production to poverty eradication
Agricultural economies of several Asian, European, African, and Latin American countries are strongly reliant on buffalo. Buffalo is growing more popular as a source of milk, meat, and draught among farm animals. Despite its valuable contribution as a multipurpose mammal, this species receives significantly less care and attention than it needs. Inadequate research and a lack of information have been major impediments to increasing buffalo production capacity. Scientific data collected on cattle can be utilized for buffaloes, contrary to popular belief. As a result, this Research Topic has been intended to include a thorough compilation of buffalo performance in various places, and focuses on the performance of both riverine and swamp buffaloes in tropical and temperate climates.
This species has enormous poverty-relieving and rural enterprise potential. However, buffalo farming, like any other successful agribusiness, requires a highly focused scientific advisory structure to assist in decision-making. The milk and meat production potential of riverine swamp buffaloes is still unexplored, and genomic research to boost production is limited. Understanding this species' potential using a genetic approach can boost its output and assist farmers in the long run. The possibilities for improving this animal in terms of milk and meat production as well as animal conservation are still being investigated. With the rapid advancement of technology and shifting climates, raising buffaloes is a strategic alternative for smallholder farmers looking to boost their revenue.
Domestic buffalo (both swamp and river types) are a valuable animal genetic resource all over the world, capable of surviving on limited resources in a harsh environment. It contributes to the cultural image and economy of many countries, serves as a key source of food for human. Despite this animal's immense potential, research on a variety of areas is minimal when compared to other farm animals. This Research Topic's goal is to publish original research papers and reviews on:
- Production and reproduction performances of swamp and water buffaloes
- Genomic studies and its application in genetic improvement of buffaloes
- Studies related to nutrition, behavior, and welfare of buffaloes
- Contribution of production to poverty eradication
