The Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) - Production and Research

The Water Buffalo: Production, Reproduction, and Research

The Water Buffalo: Production, Reproduction, and Research is a comprehensive reference on the biology, breeding, and management of the common water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Covering genetics, nutrition, physiology, welfare, dairy production, reproductive technologies, and emerging biotechnologies, the book highlights the latest scientific advances in buffalo research and production systems. It is an invaluable resource for veterinarians, animal scientists, researchers, students, and livestock professionals.

Key Features

• Covers the genetics, evolution, and breed diversity of the water buffalo.
• Explains nutrition, metabolism, environmental adaptation, and animal welfare.
• Discusses dairy production, breeding, and herd management practices.
• Examines reproductive technologies, embryo transfer, cryopreservation, and sperm sexing.
• Explores advanced biotechnologies including cloning and transgenesis.
• Features contributions from leading international buffalo researchers.
• Suitable for veterinarians, researchers, students, and livestock production specialists.