Country
Specie
ISO3
MYS
Language
eng.
Description
Similar to the Bali cattle on the island of Bali in Indonesia
Transboundary name
Bali
Other name
Balinese, Lembu Bali, Bos banteng, Banteng
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
A conservation herd is located at the National Veterinary Institute in Kluang, state of Johore. Performance data for animals at the conservation herd captured using the DairyChamp software.
Additional information comments
Felda Farm Products Corporation maintains a herd of about 1,000 head of Bali cattle.
Adaptability to specific environment
They are extremely hardy under the hot and humid equatorial conditions in Malaysia. They can cope well with poor pasture or fodder.
Specific resistance or tolerance
The animals of this breed are reported to show a high degree of disease resistance.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is very fertile, possibly due to the long heat period.
Special characteristic of product
Niche market for Bali cattle meat. Meat promoted as special cattle meat.
Other special qualities
In male animals, the fawn coat turns black with maturity. Able to convert low quality feeds.
Reference for special qualities
Punamin (2009) - Personal communication.
Color comments
reddish-brown with characteristic white stockings and a whitish rump patch; males turn black with maturity
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
thick, tapered horns, curving upwards and outwards
Wither height males
145
Wither height females
115
Weight males
550.00
Weight females
300.00
Other specific visible traits
zebu, medium-sized breed well developed body, strong legs beef-type
Herdbook
y
Herdbook established
2005
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
domesticated Banteng
Year of origin
10
Import
Unknown
Location within country
Bali cattle are found in small pockets in several parts of Malaysia.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Unknown
