Potential of bali cattle: breeding value of bull on weaning weight, yearling weight and body weight gain

Abstract

Fulfillment of domestic meat is partly supplied by local beef cattle like Bali, Ongole, Madura and some other beef cattle breed. According to Indonesian livestock statistics, Bali cattle population occupies the highest number (26.92 percent), it means that the contribution of Bali cattle to meet the meat needs is very important. Nevertheless, the performance of Bali cattle in the production of meat has not been maximal so it needs various efforts to optimize it. Current and ongoing efforts in some areas include the adoption of various feeding strategies,1,2 raising management3,4 and genetic improvement through selection.5,6