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Gojri Buffalo in Himachal Pradesh – Origin, Characteristics & Adaptability

ByRakesh Kumar 04/08/202503/15/2025Updated On 03/15/202504/08/2025

Gojri Buffalo in Himachal Pradesh

Gojri breed of buffalo is also known as “Desi” and the name of the breed is derived from the name of the pastoralist community Gujjar rearing these buffaloes. The breeding tract includes Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh; Hoshiarpur, Gurudaspur, Ropar, Pathankot and SAS Nagar (Mohali) districts of Punjab.

Gojri Buffalo Information

Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis Common Name: Gojri Buffalo
Breed Type	Dual-purpose (Milk and Draught)
Synonyms	Desi
Origin	Named after the Gujjar pastoralist community that traditionally rears them.
Distribution	State: Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Districts: Chamba, Kangra (HP); Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Ropar, Pathankot, SAS Nagar (Mohali) (Punjab) Breeding Tract: Sub-Himalayan region, covering the northeastern parts of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
Geographical Range	Longitude: 75°27′ – 76°13′ Latitude: 32°09′ – 32°32′
Main Use	Milk and Draught
Breed Registry	No
Breed Society	No
Adaptability	Highly adapted to foothills; capable of long-distance travel and climbing steep terrains while grazing.
Physical Characteristics	Color: Brown or Black Horns: Two, curved backward, then upward, forming a large loop Horn Size: Male: 35.75 cm, Female: 44.61 cm Distinct Features: Straight head; medium to heavy horns forming a distinctive ‘Pattih wale seengh’ loop
Average Body Measurements	Male: Height: 136.6 cm, Body Length: 138.9 cm, Heart Girth: 203.5 cm, Weight: 536 kg Female: Height: 128.7 cm, Body Length: 133.3 cm, Heart Girth: 195.9 cm, Weight: 476 kg
Birth Weight	Male: 26.75 kg, Female: 26.5 kg
Management System	Extensive
Mobility	Nomadic
Feeding Pattern	Grazing
Management Conditions	Gojri buffaloes follow a semi-migratory/pastoral management system and are primarily maintained on grazing with minimal inputs.
Milk Production	Per Lactation: 1000 kg (Range: 800 – 1200 kg) Milk Fat Content: Data not available
Reproductive Performance	Age at First Parturition: 54 months (Range: 48 – 60 months) Parturition Interval: 17.06 months (Range: 15 – 24 months)
Population	2014: 50,000 (Survey by ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal)
The Rajasthan Express: Gojri Buffalo Breed Details

Gojri breed of buffalo is also known as “Desi” and the name of the breed is derived from the name of the pastoralist community Gujjar rearing these buffaloes. The breeding tract includes Chamba and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh; Hoshiarpur, Gurudaspur, Ropar, Pathankot and SAS Nagar (Mohali) districts of Punjab.

Learn about the Gojri Buffalo, a hardy breed found in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Discover its origin, characteristics, adaptability, and role in milk and draught work.
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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.