Water Buffalo Farming Uk

Water Buffalo Farming Uk

Water buffalo is a large bovine farmed for its milk in Asia, and its hide in Italy. The page below refers to the water buffalo of Asia. For information about the North American bison, commonly known as the buffalo, please visit our page on American Bison Farming..

If you are interested in starting a commercial water buffalo farm, you should carry out research on the advantages and disadvantages of rearing water buffaloes in your area or country. You should also find out if your local market is interested in buying water buffalo milk or meat..

You can also join a local water buffalo farming organisation where you can get useful information about managing a commercial water buffalo farm. You will also meet other people who are rearing water buffaloes..

Benefits of Rearing Water Buffaloes.

Water buffaloes produce high quality milk that is rich in fat and protein. Their milk has an average butterfat content of 10 percent compared to 3 percent from cows..

Water buffaloes are hardy animals that can thrive on marginal lands without much care. They are resistant to heat and tolerate tropical conditions well..

Water buffaloes have an excellent feed conversion ratio compared to other dairy animals. This means that they

Having been interested in Water Buffalo farming for several years, I am always intrigued by the thought of owning some of these magnificent beasts.

In fact I was so intrigued by this idea that when, in 2006, my wife and I decided to buy a smallholding in Wales we made sure that the land was suitable for Water Buffalo. And it is - we have 30 acres of good grazing land with plenty of water and top-quality pasture.