WHAT’S A SIN OF BUFFALO

Abstract

It is realized that buffalo has long been raised by farmers in rural area of all over
the countries of Asian including Indonesia. We do believe that for a long time buffalo
has served human being with invaluable functions and roles. But this animal, of course,
overlooked by both Indonesian government and animal scientists in term of its
development compared to other ruminants such as cattle. This paper reviews the
developments of buffalo livestock in Indonesia both practical husbandry and recent
research progress and opportunities. First, some evidences relating to constrains of
buffalo husbandry progress are elucidated. Second, recent research progresses with
special references to Sumbawa buffalo are presented. Lastly, some research
opportunities and developments programs are also formulated to protect the buffalo as
one of Indonesian genetic diversity (animal gennplasm) from danger of extinction.