Background:

The introduction of buffaloes in Cuba is relatively recent; however, it has been established under several constraints, mainly cognitive ones.

Aim:

. To conduct a detailed analysis of the introduction of Buffaloes in Cuba, and their adaptation to the environmental conditions and current development.

Development:

The study reports the evolution of herds since the arrival of the swamp subspecies and its current situation.

Conclusions:

The general results indicate that the adaptation of buffaloes to the Cuban environment is a reality; however, to increase and maintain the productivity of this species it is necessary to implement a program based on new management and technological approaches whose guidance stems from the closed-cycle production and includes a coherent genetic breeding project.