Genetic and reproduction improvements in Australian Water Buffalo

Northern Territory of Australia represented by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

  • Project code: PRJ-000634

  • Project stage: Closed

  • Project start date: Saturday, November 1, 2003

  • Project completion date: Friday, May 23, 2008

  • National Priority: BUF-Enhance industry success through targeted industry-specific RD&E

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Program

Buffalo

Research Organisation

Northern Territory of Australia represented by the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Objective Summary

To analyse the existing swamp buffalo data collected at Beatrice Hill since 1983 and derive heritability estimates for the Australian swamp buffalo. Breedplan EBVs to be allocated. Review and recommend suitable database system to take the Buffalo Industry (meat milk and stud) satisfactorily into the next 10 years. Review Australian and world literature and implement AI protocol that suits Australian conditions over multiple locations – trial in as many States as possible.