The Toda Buffalo is one of India’s most ancient, unique, and geographically restricted buffalo breeds. It is native to the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and is exclusively reared by the Toda tribe—one of India’s oldest and most traditional pastoral communities.The Toda buffalo is not only valued for its rich, high-fat milk but also holds … Read more
The Surti Buffalo is a traditional Indian riverine buffalo breed native to the southwestern and western regions of Gujarat. Known for its moderate size, low feed requirement, and high-fat milk, the Surti buffalo is among the most preferred breeds by urban milk producers and traders. Its regular calving pattern, moderate milk yield, and superior milk … Read more
The Bhadawari Buffalo is a traditional Indian riverine buffalo breed historically associated with the ravine (khai) tracts of the Yamuna–Chambal region in Uttar Pradesh and adjacent areas of Madhya Pradesh. The breed—named after the Bhadawar/Bhadavar region—is noted for its exceptionally high milk butterfat content (reports of milk fat reaching 13–14% in some cases) and its … Read more
The Banni Buffalo is an indigenous Indian buffalo breed that originates from the Banni grasslands of Kutch district, Gujarat. Recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Breed Registration Committee as India’s eleventh buffalo breed, the Banni is traditionally reared under extensive, pasture-based systems by pastoral Maldhari communities. The breed is valued for its … Read more
The Pandharpuri Buffalo is one of Maharashtra’s traditional indigenous dairy breeds, primarily reared for milk production. The breed originated around Pandharpur and is now mainly found in the districts of Solapur, Sangli, and Kolhapur. Pandharpuri buffaloes are recognized for their high reproductive efficiency, rich, high-fat milk, and tolerance to drought and heat, making them well … Read more
The Nagpuri Buffalo is a dual-purpose (milk and draft) breed native to the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, India. Known for its resilience, the breed performs efficiently in hot and dry climates, maintaining both milk production and reproductive capacity under extreme conditions. It is also locally referred to as Varhadi, Berari, Ellichpuri, or Achalpur buffalo, and … Read more
The Jafarabadi buffalo (also spelled Jafrabadi or Jafferabadi, and sometimes referred to as the Gir buffalo) is a riverine buffalo breed originating in the state of Gujarat, India. It is recognized as an important dairy breed in both India and Pakistan. The estimated global population of the Jafarabadi buffalo is approximately 25,000. The Jafarabadi was … Read more
The Nili-Ravi buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a well-known dual-purpose breed of domestic water buffalo, prized for its milk production. It originated in the undivided Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the area situated between the Sutlej and Ravi rivers. The Nili and Ravi were initially considered two separate breeds, but continuous crossbreeding over … Read more
The Murrah buffalo is India’s most famous and highest-yielding water buffalo breed, originating from the plains of North-Western India. The word “Murrah” means curly or curved horns, which is the breed’s most distinguishing feature. It is also sometimes called the “Delhi Buffalo,” as its center of origin is considered the Delhi and Haryana region. Murrah … Read more