Carabao Production in the Philippines

8/13/2019 Carabao Production in the Philippines

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Mark Anthony A. ManalastasBS Development Communication III-A


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Carabao(Bubalus bubalis) Commonly raised livestock

specie in the Philippines andRegion VII in particular.

Considered as a backyardactivity among farmers.

Gained remarkableimportance in the past yearsas a vital component in food

sustainability and income tofarmers. Water buffalo - considered

as the farmers inseparablepartner in his farmingactivities.

Asian animal -approximately 97% of theworld buffalo population isconcentrated in Asia .


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In the Philippines, the waterbuffalo population isapproximately 2.9 million

head of whichapproximately 72% are

used for farm operations.


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Two types:

Swamp typeRiver type


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River Typeexemplified by the Indian and sub-

continent breedsconsidered under the dairy categorybecause it possesses high genetic

capacity for milk productionGood river type cows underPhilippine conditions produce about

1,384 kg milk for an averagelactation period of 287 days


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Swamp Typedistinguished by its natural preference

for swamps or marshlandsit is where the Philippine carabao belongsprimarily utilized for farm workusually slaughtered and the meat is sold

as carabeefmeat is inferior in quality and has

developed a prejudice among consumers

but when carabaos are fed, managed andslaughtered at the same age as cattle, themeat is as good as beef.


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BreedsFor the Swamp type:1. Philippine carabao Philippine origin. The color is light gray in general with two stripes or

chevron distinct on the ventral side of the neck, one near the brisket andthe other near jaw. Color is lighter on the legs and outside of the bodyand the ears.

Horn is generally curved outward and inward to form a semi-circle fromthe base of the head. Upper surface of horns has grooves. Low wide andheavy built body with sufficient type for draft and meat. The average

mature weight for male is 500 kgs while the female is 425 kgs with andaverage milk production of 1.45 2.64 kgs per day.

2. Thai buffalo Origin in Thailand. Black color and the hair is relatively loan as compared

to some other types. Strong and broad bodied animals with prominent

muscling in neck chest and back. Massive and strong horn to form amoonlike crescent with ends upwards. Average weight for male andfemale is 540 kgs and 400 kgs, respectively. Daily average milkproduction is 0.9-1.0 kg.


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For the River type:1. Murrah India by origin. Jet black in color with white switch in the tail;

skin texture is soft and fine. Horn is tightly and spirally curled.Massive and stocky built, and light neck and head; short limbs,broad hips and drooping quarter; wedge shape conformation.Udder and teats are well developed; teats are black, long andstout. Male and female average weight is 625 and 525 kgs,respectively with an average milk production of 5 7 kg a day.

2. Surti originated in India. The color is black or brown. The skin is black

or reddish and the hair gray to rusty brown. Horns coil downwardand upward to form a hook. Wedge shape conformation. In bullsthe front is much more developed while the hind portion is

narrow. Average weight for mature male is 499 kgs while thefemale weighs 408 kgs with 5 6 kgs daily milk production.


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Problems and ProspectsPoor reproductive capacityLow productivityHigh mortality

Poor marketingUnrealistic credit facilities


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Source: EntrePinoys Atbp.March 28, 2008

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