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ByRakesh Kumar 10/21/202509/19/2025Updated On 09/19/202510/21/2025

Dharwadi Buffalo: Karnataka’s Milk Powerhouse for GI-Tagged Peda

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Dharwadi Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Native breed of Karnataka)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Dairy-purpose buffalo
Alternate Names	None recorded
Origin	Karnataka, India
Distribution	Primary: Dharwad district Other Districts: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Gadag, Bellari, Bidar, Vijayapura, Chitradurga, Kalaburgi, Haveri, Kopal, Raichur, Yadgir
Physical Traits	Size: Medium-sized Color: Black coat Head: Straight profile Horns: Semi-circular, almost touching the withers Ears: Erect Udder: Medium-sized with cylindrical teats
Production Traits	Average Lactation Yield: 972 liters Daily Milk Yield: 1.5 to 8.7 liters Milk Fat Percentage: 6.9% Special Product: Used for Dharwad Peda (GI tagged sweet)
Adaptation	Well suited for low rainfall areas of Karnataka
Primary Use	Milk production
Special Significance	Milk used for preparing the famous Geographical Indication (GI) tagged Dharwad Peda
The Rajasthan Express: Dharwadi Buffalo Breed Details

Dharwadi buffalo Karnataka buffalo breeds Dharwad Peda GI tag Black dairy buffalo Milk yield buffalo breeds Low-rainfall buffalo Indian dairy breeds Bagalkot buffalo farmers Cylindrical teat buffalo The Sweet Legend: Dharwadi Buffalo & Karnataka’s Dairy Heritage , Buffalo for Dharwad Peda production" "Best low-rainfall dairy buffalo India" "Buy Dharwadi buffalo Bagalkot"

Dharwadi buffalo: Karnataka’s black dairy breed yields 972L milk/lactation (6.9% fat). Source of GI-tagged Dharwad Peda. Thrives in low-rainfall zones.
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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.