Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Buffalo of Borneo
Transboundary name
Borneo Buffalo
Other name
Kerbau Sawah
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Slight drop in population over years because of reduced utility.
Additional information comments
Swamp type;
Adaptability to specific environment
Adapted to hot, humid tropical climate
Specific resistance or tolerance
Generally tolerate diseases well
Specific reproductive characteristic
Good breeders
Special characteristic of product
Good source of meat.
Other special qualities
These buffalo play an important role in the traditional life of the Sabahan and Sarawakian peoples and are used in special feasts, rituals and dowries.
Reference for special qualities
http://www.sarawaktourism.com/
Color comments
uni coloured: grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
horns medium sized, gently curved & swept back
Wither height males
135
Wither height females
130
Weight males
450.00
Weight females
350.00
Other specific visible traits
Short, stout body with large chest circumference; medium sized face; short, straight legs; thin long tail; adult females have small udder;
Herdbook
n
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Indigenous breed
Year of origin
0
Import
No
Location within country
East Malaysia
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk
