Indigenous Bali cattle is most suitable for sustainable small farming in Indonesia |
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Authors: | Martojo H |
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Institution: | Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Animal Science, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, Indonesia. etmargawati@cbn.net.id |
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Abstract: | Livestock husbandry is essential for Indonesia. This study reviews cattle characteristics and husbandry methods in the country with special interest in describing the importance of indigenous breeds of cattle. As a conclusion, the Bali cattle ought to be considered the most suitable indigenous cattle breed for the low-input, high stress production system still practised by millions of families in Indonesia. |
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