Type | Journal Article - Annals of Agrarian Science |
Title | Prezent Status of Buffalo Breeding in Georgia and its Development Prospects |
Author(s) | |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 4 |
Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2014 |
Page numbers | 114-120 |
Abstract | Buffalos are distributed in all ecology-economic zones of Georgia. They belong to river buffalos .Caucasian buffalo is distinguished by high live weight and satisfactory dairy efficiency. According to recent data the number of buffaloes in Georgia is 29.5 thousand. Basically, they are bred in small backyard farms, their number in farms is up 50 heads. In the scientific experiments we studied the economic and biological characteristics of the buffalo, including reproductive ability, milk production, growth and development of young animals, adaptability to changes. It was stated that while feeding with a small amount of silage and grain yield, average milk yield of dairy buffalos increased by almost 50% , compared to pastures. |
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