Details about Indian Buffalo Breeds

Murrah buffalo is jet black in colour and has tightly curved horns. This breed is prevalent in Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi, with an average milk yield ranging from 1500 kg to 2500 kg per lactation.

Jaffrabadi is the heaviest buffalo breed in India. This breed is from the Jamnagar and Kutch districts of Gujarat. They have drooping horns and an average milk yield of 1000-1200 kg per lactation.

Surti buffaloes are found in the Baroda and Kaira districts of Gujarat. They have sickle-shaped horns and an average yield of 1000 to 1300 kg per lactation.

Bhadawari is a copper-colored buffalo breed from Uttar Pradesh. Their average milk yield ranges from 800 to 1000 kg per lactation, and the fat percentage varies from 6% to over 12%.

Mehsana breed is mainly black or grey in colour with white markings on legs or faces. It comes from the Mehsana and Banaskanta regions of Gujarat. The average milk yield is 1200-1500 kg.

Nili Ravi is said to be named after the Ravi River in Punjab. These buffaloes have wall eyes, an elongated head and tightly coiled horns. Their average milk yield is 1500-1850 kg per lactation.

Toda is a semi-wild buffalo breed, named after the Toda tribe of Nilgiris Hills. They have a thick hair coat, short legs and crescent-shaped horns. Their milk production is at 500 kg per lactation.

Nagpuri buffaloes, native to Maharashtra, have sword-shaped horns and white patches on their tails, legs, and faces. They average a milk yield of 700 to 1200 kg per lactation.

Pandharpuri is a native buffalo breed from Maharashtra. They have a light to deep black colour, with very long horns that extend beyond the shoulder blade. They produce 1000-1500 kg of milk per lactation.