BUFFALOS IN ARGENTINA / CORRIENTES

Book. Bubaline production is a new activity in Argentina. It is becoming a valid alternative in the entire territory, acquiring greater importance in areas where the soil and weather conditions are not suitable for a profitable bovine exploitation. This species has an outstanding development and production in areas of low fields, which are, flooded most of the year and where bovines cannot develop their entire productive potential. The present book “BUFFALOS IN ARGENTINA” is the result of the effort of producers, technicians and researchers to update different aspects related with rational buffalo exploitation in Argentina. The origin and spreading of the buffalo in the world and its introduction in our country are considered in this book. The main breeds and their distribution in different provinces are also mentioned. The reproduction of buffalo, beef and milk characteristics are analyzed. The economical aspects of the exploitation as well as the main parasitic diseases are described. 230 p. Precio: en Argentina $ 120; exterior U$S 76.92.- http://www.libros.e-campo.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.detalle&cartid=303