Papa, Bernardo M. <br/><br/>
Management practices of murrah buffalo at Alabang stock farm / 
by Bernardo M. Papa. 
 - Indang, Cavite :  Cavite State University- Main Campus,  1980. 
 - 27 pages :  illustrations ;  28 cm. 
<br/><br/> Special Problem (BSA--Animal Husbandry) Don Severino Agricultural College 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR)  College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR) 
<br/><br/> This study aimed to determine the management practices emp;oyed at Alabang Stock farm, Metro Manila from July to August 1979.<br/>The forty one (41) heads of Murrah Buffaloes imported from India grouped as buffalo cows, buffalo bulls, heifers and calves.<br/>Newly born calves were allowed to suck the colostrum from their mother just after birth or within six hours after birth. They were usually weaned at the age of three to six months. They were housed in a clean and well-ventilated building divided into pens. The stocks were pastured and fed twice a day when in confinement. Dam delivered once a year; milking started at least one week after calving and 4-5 liters was the average milk production per head per day. Both artificial and natural breeding were being practiced. Immunization was administered; deworming and spraying insecticides were the preventive measures given against parasites. <br/>The occurrence of disease and growth of hoof were the major problems of buffalo raiser. <br/> 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Buffalo<br/>Carabao.
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>636.293   / P19 1980