The number of buffalos in Turkey may drop to 130 thousand in 2030

Published Aug 7, 2024

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Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine's research predicts a decrease in Turkey's buffalo population to 130,000 by 2030, down from the current 170,000, if current trends persist. OMU's Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Ali Güçlükoğlu has called for increased support to prevent this decline, highlighting the benefits of buffalo meat and milk. The faculty is also conducting comprehensive studies on buffalo products, with plans to add value to Samsun's economy through the production of 'Toska Pastirması' pastrami.

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Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assoc. Dr. Ali Güçlükoğlu said, "According to the projection we made in our own studies, we observe that the number of buffalos in Turkey, which is 170 thousand, will decrease to 130 thousand in 2030 if it continues at this rate. Work needs to be done to increase the support." Buffaloes were viewed from the air in the Kızılırmak Delta in Samsun, which ranks first in Turkey in terms of buffalo population. Images reminiscent of the Serengeti emerged. OMU Veterinary Faculty Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Ali Güçlükoğlu gave information about buffalos, which are in great demand in many sectors for their meat and milk. Assoc. Prof. pointed out that the number of buffaloes in Turkey is 170 thousand. Dr. Ali Güçlükoğlu pointed out that if the necessary precautions are not taken, the number of buffaloes will decrease to 130 thousand in 2030. Assoc. Dr. Ali Güçlükoğlu said, "The number of buffaloes is a little behind when we look at the ...

Source: Iha