| Reproduction in domestic buffalo. | |
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PMID: 18638124 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The domestic buffalo is an indispensable livestock resource to millions of smallholder farmers in developing countries, particularly in Asia. Although its reproductive biology is basically similar to that of cattle, there are important differences and unique characteristics that need to be considered in order to apply modern reproductive technologies to improve its productivity. Under most smallholder production systems, the reproductive efficiency of buffalo is compromised by factors related to climate, management, nutrition and diseases. However, when managed and fed properly, buffalo can have good fertility and provide milk, calves and draught power over a long productive life. The basic technical problems associated with artificial insemination in buffalo were largely overcome two decades ago, but the technology has not had the expected impact in some developing countries, because largely of infrastructural and logistic problems. Approaches involving the use of hormones for treating anoestrus and for synchronizing oestrus have had varying rates of success, depending on the protocols used and the incidence of underlying problems that cause infertility. Embryo technologies such as multiple ovulation embryo transfer, in vitro embryo production, cryopreservation and cloning are being intensively studied but have had far lower success rates than in cattle. Improving the productivity of buffalo requires an understanding of their potential and limitations under each farming system, development of simple intervention strategies to ameliorate deficiencies in management, nutrition and healthcare, followed by judicious application of reproductive technologies that are sustainable with the resources available to buffalo farmers. |
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Authors:
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B M A O Perera |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene Volume: 43 Suppl 2 ISSN: 1439-0531 ISO Abbreviation: Reprod. Domest. Anim. Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-21 Completed Date: 2008-12-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9015668 Medline TA: Reprod Domest Anim Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 200-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. oswinp@pdn.ac.lk |
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Animal Husbandry
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methods,
standards Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Animals Breeding / methods*, standards Buffaloes / embryology, genetics, physiology* Estrus Synchronization Female Male Reproduction / physiology* Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / veterinary* Species Specificity |
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