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Purnathadi Buffalo: Vidarbha’s Brown Gold with 8.5% Milk Fat | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 09/16/202508/04/2025Updated On 08/04/202509/16/2025

Purnathadi Buffalo Breed

Purnathadi Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Nationally Recognized Breed (2022)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Dairy Buffalo
Alternate Names	Previously considered sub-breed of Nagpuri buffalo
Origin	Vidarbha region, Maharashtra (Named after Purna River)
Breeding Tract	Districts: Amravati, Akola, Buldhana, Washim Key Areas: Daryapur, Achalpur, Anjangaonsurji (Amravati); Akot, Telhara (Akola); Shegaon, Sangrampur (Buldhana) River System: Purna River basin
Recognition	Officially recognized by ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal (2022)
Physical Characteristics	Size: Medium-sized Color: Whitish to brown coat Temperament: Docile nature Distinct Features: Homogeneous population with identifiable physical traits
Production Traits	Milk Fat %: High fat content Reproductive Performance: Good fertility Economic Value: Low maintenance cost
Management	Preferred By: Small and marginal farmers Advantages: Low acquisition cost, high milk fat, economical maintenance Challenges: Lack of frozen semen, limited breeding bulls
Conservation Status	Research: Conducted by MAFSU’s Post-Graduate Institute (Akola) Needs: Genetic characterization, breeding program development Significance: Enhances Vidarbha’s bovine biodiversity (with Nagpuri breed)
Special Notes	Second recognized buffalo breed from Vidarbha after Nagpuri, represents unique genetic resource of Maharashtra
The Rajasthan Express: Purnathadi Buffalo Breed Details \| Recognized: October 2022

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Purnathadi buffalo: Vidarbha’s newly recognized brown breed yields 1,533kg milk/lactation (8.5% fat!). Ideal for small farmers – low cost, high resilience.
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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.