Suitable buffalo
selection
at right age and quality
Age should be ranged between 2.5-3 years
Buffalo should be selected depending on their body condition
score
Healthy animal must be ensured
Animal having BCS 2-3 is best for fattening purpose
Body
condition Score-1:
Prominent hip and shoulder bones
Body
condition Score-2:
Visible shoulder and hip bones
Slightly recessed tail head area
Body
condition Score-3:
Faintly visible hip bones
Ribs visible very nominally
Almost smooth skeletal outline
Non-recessed tail head area
Body
condition Score-4:
Slight lumpy tail head area
Body
condition Score-5:
Bulging skeletal outline due to fat
Square shaped body structure
Before starting fattening, buffalo should be provided
antihelminthetic and
required vaccines following the instruction mentioned in the apps.
Take regular weight of animal at 7-10 days interval using apps
weight
calculator or digital weighing balance
Calculate the required feed requirement of each buffalo using meal
calculator according to their respective body weight
Prepare concentrate mixture following the instruction of ration
calculator
of apps
Daily feed should be supplied according to the apps
direction
Fattening should be done for three to four months