Confusion and ‘controversy’ drove scientists from the Institute of Biology of the University of the Philippines and the Philippine Carabao Center to reevaluate the species designation of the swamp buffalo (carabao) and riverine buffalo
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Swamp buffaloes are known to assist farmers with tilling land and transporting tools, while riverine buffaloes are mainly sources of milk, according to the UP College of Science. Despite the genetic differences between the species, the Philippines has beenRIVERINE BUFFALO. This is a riverine buffalo. Photo courtesy of Therese Patricka C. Cailipan and Sonny C. Ramos
These projects had hoped to develop animals with enhanced genetic potential to produce milk and meat. However, the results of the projects] toward conservation and management,” the researchers said. In the study, only swamp and riverine buffaloes were examined. According to the UP College of Science, the researchers plan to probe crossbred buffaloes in the future to either improve or strengthen the current classification of the domesticated buffaloes.Laurice Angeles is a digital communications specialist at Rappler, where she also interned as part of its research unit. She likes to explore the connection between science and communities through stories.
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