Is there possible a milk improvement in Romanian buffalo using genetic markers?

The aim of this paper is to argue the necessity of buffalo breeding in Romania using different genetic markers for their selection/guiding mating. The better quality of buffalo milk compared to cow's milk is also discussed, and a possible line of connection between genetic markers already used in cow' selection and those proposed for buffalo selection is drawn. Biotechnologies may be necessary to ensure a reproductive success, considering the claimed difficulties in detecting heat in buffaloes.