Heat-Tolerant Carabaos Bred to Sustain Milk Production Amid El Niño
The Department of Agriculture is advancing the breeding of heat-tolerant carabaos (water buffalo) to maintain milk production during El Niño-induced hot weather. This initiative aims to prevent productivity decline and stabilize domestic dairy supply.
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