Carabao

Country of origin

Brazil

Clinical relevance

Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.

As harvested

Carabao, Brazil (Buffalo)

Also known as

No other name is recorded.

Specific uses: This breed has an aptitude for meat production, followed by use in draught power and riding (work) by the local police of Ilha de Marajó, Pará state, Brazil, with flooded terrain favorable to buffalo, in addition to interest in research, due to possible unknown characteristics, important for conservation. Adaptability: The breed is adapted to adverse local conditions, with high levels of humidity, rainfall, temperature, and soils flooded. Resistance or tolerance: It has high resistance to disease, and toxic compounds found in some plants.