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In Laos, swamp buffalo are raised by small farm holders for a variety purposes inagriculture production. Livestock production plays a vital role in small farm systems in Laos. Livestock production generates more than 50 percent of household cash income. Large ruminants like cattle and buffalo play a particularly important role as a “live saving bank” since they act as capital accumulation and insurance functions for smallholders. The role of livestock, particularly large draft animals, becomes more important when the oil price increases as they provide a source of labour as well as manure for the crops.
（ https://nardt.org/vn/tID4201_ROLE-OF-BUFFALO-IN-SMALL-FARM-SYSTEMS-IN-LAO-PDR.html ）