Biggest Bull In Malaysia 1100kgs

Cafe Operator The Owner Of Biggest Bull In Malaysia

By: Noor Adila Ali(Bernama)

(A photo of BOB currently not available but I believe his size should be same as shown...)

BACHOK, July 31 -- Bob is only six years old, but his body weight has reached almost 1,100 kilogrammes surpassing the weight of an elephant calf.Bob is a Charolais bull that has brought good tidings to its owner Mohd Juharani Jaafar, 26, of Kampung Permatang Pasir, Gunong, Bachok who said the sire from United States has recorded impressive growth, gaining 480 grammes daily.

"When I first acquired Bob he was two months old and the body weight was more than 300 kilogrammes, the normal body weight of the Charolais calf that is known to grow fast and reach huge size."I use to see the difference clearly everyday but I never thought Bob can reach 1,100 kilogrammes by the age of six," he told Bernama.

RECOGNISED AS THE BIGGEST BULL IN MALAYSIA

A butcher was surprised to see Bob's massive figure and told Mohd Juharani that Bob's meat can provide serving for almost 10,000 people.Going back in time, Mohd Juharani in the 1990s owned 80 cattle and six years ago he bought Bob from a relative in Chieng Mai, Thailand, at a cost of RM5,400.It never crossed his mind that Bob would one day would be the centre of attention due to his extraordinary size and the Kelantan Veterinary Department has given Bob the recognition as the biggest bull in Malaysia.

A nationwide check conducted by the department confirmed that there is no other Charolais sire that can outdo Bob who has also raised eyebrows among cattle breeders in the country."I was told that the Charolais breed is rare in this country, even the existing ones are limited to Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu. That is why Bob holds the honour as the biggest bull in the country," he said.

THE POPULAR BOB IS A FIERCE GUY

Mohd Juharani, the bachelor who lives with his family in Kampung Permatang Pasir, related that the family home is often filled with visitors who come to see and pose for pictures with Bob.Nonetheless, unlike other domesticated animals that are often tame Bob has got a temper and will bellow loudly when strangers come close to him.Even when one touches the fencing of his enclosure, Bob will whip his tail and put up a menacing face. An that is why it is best to stay away from Bob's enclosure.

"Its typical of Bob, his mood swings, at times he is OK but at times he throws tantrum. Though popular, he is not very friendly with people," explained Mohd Juharani while stroking gently Bob's back.However, Bob is close to his master and hardly goes against him.When Mohd Juharani asked Bob to sit down, and then get up, Bob followed the instruction though he had some difficulty in getting up.

BOB IS EASY TO TAKE CARE

Those coming to take a look at Bob often ask Mohd Juharani whether he feared Bob with his huge figure and sharp pointing horns.Despite the menacing look, Bob has never posed threat to Mohd Juharani.It is not difficult to take care of Bob, whether in feeding or taking care of him."Bob is a wonderful bull, he knows his owner, he has never hurt me, though he gets enraged fast, he never show his anger to his master."Each day he needs 50 kilogrammes of grass that is planted at the back of the house and five kilogrammes of fodder that costs RM20," he said.In ensuring Bob's cleanliness, especially when looking at the number of visitors that he receives, Bob is cleaned up three to four times a day.

PLAYING CUPID FOR BOB

Mohd Juharani is also looking for a suitable partner to help Bob breed.There are plans to acquire 10 breeding cattle early next year.However, to find a breeding partner similar to Bob's size may not be easy and if there is no suitable candidate available assistance will be sought from the Veterinary Services Department to conduct artificial insemination.

NO PLANS TO SELL BOB

Mohd Juharani who now owns a cafe in Terengganu though busy attending to his business is still close to Bob and has no plans to sell the bull even if he is offered a good price."Now Bob is under my father's care, Jaafar Mat Amin, as I have to take care of my cafe in Terengganu."No matter how busy I am, I never forget Bob, each week I will return to see Bob and I have no plans to part company with him and in fact I am proud that I own him," he said adding that he is lucky to own the great Bob.

-- BERNAMA