AgriFutures Buffalo Program Strategic RD&E Plan (2021-2025)
The AgriFutures Buffalo Program invests in research, development and extension (RD&E) to foster a sustainable, safe and more profitable Australian buffalo industry. The buffalo industry...
32 pages
Published: 1 Mar 2000
Author(s): Tatham, Brendan
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The Australian Buffalo Industry began with the harvest of buffalo meat for export during the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis eradication campaign (BTEC) in the 1970’s. During this time the industry was valued at approximately $10 million per annum. More recently, and following the end of BTEC, the industry has begun the difficult transition to a farm based industry for the production of meat and some dairy products for both domestic and export markets.