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Chhattisgarhi Buffalo: The High-Fat (9.49%) Draught Powerhouse

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Chhattisgarhi Buffalo Information

Conservation StatusNot specified (Population: ~150,000 in 2015)
Scientific Classification
  • Domain: Eukaryota
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Artiodactyla
  • Family: Bovidae
  • Genus: Bubalus
  • Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed TypeTriple-purpose (Draught, Meat, Milk)
Alternate NamesDesi
OriginIndigenous to Chhattisgarh state (named after the region)
Breeding Tract
  • Primary Districts: Raipur, Bilaspur, Sarguja, Kanker, Mahasumund, Dhamtari, Kavardha, Korba/Kovamha, Jashpur, Balrampur, Bemetara, Mungeli, Baloda Bazar
  • Regions: North hilly, central plains and Bastar plateau
Geographical Range
  • Longitude: 81°08′ to 83°18′ E
  • Latitude: 20°20′ to 23°23′ N
Main Uses
  • Draught: Preferred over cattle for rice field ploughing (especially in monsoon)
  • Milk: High-fat milk (9.49% average)
  • Meat: Good body weight
Physical Traits
  • Color: Mostly black, sometimes grey
  • Horns: Large and heavy (Male: 46.37cm, Female: 51.06cm), curved backward then upward
  • Size: Medium-sized with straight head profile
Morphology (Avg.)
  • Height: 126.15 cm (Male), 123.48 cm (Female)
  • Body Length: 123.7 cm (Male), 120.57 cm (Female)
  • Heart Girth: 179.88 cm (Male), 176.51 cm (Female)
  • Weight: 396 kg (Male), 365 kg (Female)
  • Birth Weight: 22 kg (Male), 21.5 kg (Female)
Performance
  • Milk Yield: 1180 kg/lactation (range 1100-1300)
  • Milk Fat: 9.49% (range 5.5-13.9%)
  • Age at First Parturition: 58-65 months
  • Parturition Interval: 30-36 months
Management
  • System: Extensive
  • Mobility: Transhumant
  • Unique Practice: ‘Bathaan’ system – summer migration to forests/hillocks with pooled herds
  • Feeding: Grazing-based
Special Characteristics
  • Slow maturing but valued for draught power in rice cultivation
  • Famous for ‘Peda’ milk product made from its high-fat milk
  • Well-adapted to diverse terrains of Chhattisgarh
Population
  • 2015: Approximately 150,000 (NBAGR survey)
The Rajasthan Express: Chhattisgarhi Buffalo Breed Details
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Rakesh Kumar

I am Rakesh Kumar, hailing from Rajasthan, and I proudly serve as a Private Veterinary Livestock Inspecter . With years of experience in the field, I am passionate about promoting the health and welfare of animals. As the administrator of The Rajasthan Express website, I am committed to delivering accurate and valuable insights into veterinary science and animal care.
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