Conservation and sustainable utilisation of Bali cattle in Malaysia
2011
K. Abdul Manap | M.A. Abu Hassan | A.R. Hafiz | A. Punimin | A.K. Raymond | A. Rosini | S.A. Syed Hussein | B. Sabariah
Most of the purebred Bali cattle in Malaysia are found in FELDA plantations and in East Malaysia. The main Bali cattle conservation herd is managed at the Malaysian Veterinary Institute in Kluang, Johor. Ex situ conservation is undertaken at the National Institute of Veterinary Biodiversiry in Jerantut, Pahang where semen is collected and frozen for present and future use. Bali cattle, farmed mainly for meat production, are known for its good adaptability to the tropical environment, abilityto convert poor quality roughage, high fertility, reasonable growth rate and good parasite, tick and disease resistance. They are however highly susceptible to Jembrana disease, Bali Ziekte disease and Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF). In Sabah, Bali cattle have been crossed to produce animals for integration or feedlot systems. In the future, the conservation and corporate herds of purebred Bali cattle should undergo genetic improvement. Natural breeding using high grade Bali bulls should continue to be the primary method of breeding although artificial insemination may be used for genetic improvement or to produce crossbred Bali feeder cattle. Sanitary and phytosanitary programmes need to be strengthened. As Bali cattle can contribute greatly ro the economic development of Malaysia, they should continue to be considered as an important and valuable genetic resource which should be efficiently conserved and sustainably utilised for the benefit of present and future generations.
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