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“Banni Buffalo”: Price, Milk Yield, Characteristics & Indigenous Breed of Buffalo.

ByRakesh Kumar 04/01/202503/15/2025Updated On 03/15/202504/01/2025

Banni Buffalo : Characteristics & Milk Production

“Banni Buffalo – High Milk Yielding Buffalo Breed from Gujarat” “Banni Buffalo Price in Gujarat, Hyderabad & Other Regions””Comparison of Banni Buffalo and Murrah Buffalo – Milk Yield & Characteristics””Daily Milk Production of Banni Buffalo”

Banni Buffalo Information

Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis Common Name: Banni Buffalo
Breed Type	High milk-yielding buffalo breed
Synonyms	Kutchi, Kundi
Origin	Developed by Maldharis of Banni, originally from Afghanistan, around 500 years ago
Named After	The local “Banni” area in Kutch district, Gujarat
Distribution	State: Gujarat District: Kutch
Geographical Range	Longitude: 68°56′ – 70°32′ Latitude: 23°19′ – 23°52′
Breeding Tract Characteristics	Highly calcareous, saline, sandy loam soil with poor water retention, low permeability, and erosion-prone areas
Main Use	Milk production
Breed Registry	Yes
Breed Society	Banni Pashu Ucherak Maldhar Sangathan
Adaptability	Well adapted to local climatic conditions and traditional night grazing systems
Physical Characteristics	Color: Mainly black, sometimes copper-colored Horns: Two, curved, medium to large, heavy (24-30 cm diameter in adults) Horn Shape: Vertical and upward, with inverted single or double coiling
Average Body Measurements	Male: Height: 138 cm, Body Length: 144 cm, Heart Girth: 214 cm Female: Height: 137 cm, Body Length: 153 cm, Heart Girth: 204 cm
Management System	Extensive grazing system
Mobility	Stationary
Feeding Pattern	Primarily grazing, with supplementary feeding for lactating and advanced pregnant animals
Herd Size	Ranges from 10 to 150 animals; most herds have 15-25 buffaloes
Milk Production	Average Lactation Yield: 2857.2 kg Minimum Yield: 1095 kg Maximum Yield: 6054 kg Milk Fat Content: 4% – 12.1% (Average: 6.65%)
Reproductive Performance	Age at First Parturition: 40.3 months Parturition Interval: 12.24 months
Population	2007: 525,115 (18th Livestock Census, A.H. Dept., Govt. of Gujarat) 2013: 239,572 (Breed Survey 2013, Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of India)
The Rajasthan Express: Banni Buffalo Breed Details

“Banni Buffalo – High Milk Yielding Buffalo Breed from Gujarat” “Banni Buffalo Price in Gujarat, Hyderabad & Other Regions””Comparison of Banni Buffalo and Murrah Buffalo – Milk Yield & Characteristics””Daily Milk Production of Banni Buffalo”

Discover everything about Banni Buffalo, a high milk-yielding breed from Gujarat. Learn about Banni Buffalo price, milk production, fat content, and comparison with Murrah Buffalo.
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