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Domesticated
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| Species: | B.javanicus
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| Subspecies: | B.javanicus domestica
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| Bos javanicus domestica | |
The Bali cattle (Bos javanicus domestica), are a domesticated form of the banteng. These animals are indigenous to Java and Southeast Asia where they being domesticated a long time ago. The Bali cattle were introduced to Australia as a source of beast of burden or for meat but they escaped from captivity and became feral in the Northern Territory.
Uses[edit]
Bali cattle are bred for meat, draft, plowing, milk, show, racing and plowing. the meat is reputed to be lean and tender, there milk is nutritious and being sold in markets.
Temperament[edit]
This domestic subspecies is considered to be docile and easy to handle but can be timid and aggressive if being annoyed.
Diet[edit]
When hungry These animals feed on grass and can be fed some hay or straw, they sometimes eat fruit and leaves.
In Australia[edit]
There have been introduced to the Northern Territory in 1849. Feral populations of Bali cattle have been damaging foreshore dunes and decreasing the number of crops.