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Manah Buffalo: Assam’s Dual-Power Breed for Milk & Draught | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 08/01/202507/17/2025Updated On 07/17/202508/01/2025

The Balanced Performer: Manah’s Dual-Role Mastery

Manah Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Registered Breed (2025)
Scientific Classification	Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Artiodactyla Family: Bovidae Genus: Bubalus Species: Bubalus bubalis
Breed Type	Dual-purpose (Milk and Draught)
Alternate Names	None recorded
Origin	Assam, India
Breeding Tract	Primary Districts: Nalbari, Kamrup Rural, Barpeta, Goalpara State: Assam
Physical Traits	Size: Medium-sized Body Type: Sturdy build suitable for draught work Horns: Typically curved (specifics not recorded) Color: Usually black or dark grey
Production Characteristics	Milk Yield: ~1.75 kg/day Fat Content: Not specified (typically high in Indian buffalo breeds) Draught Capacity: Well-adapted for agricultural work in Assam’s terrain
Management	System: Traditional smallholder farming Feeding: Grazing-based with supplementation Housing: Simple shelters common
Registration Status	Newly registered in 2025 21st recognized buffalo breed in India
Special Notes	Important genetic resource adapted to Assam’s agro-climatic conditions, valued for both milk production and agricultural work
The Rajasthan Express: Manah Buffalo Breed Details

Manah buffalo

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Sustainable farming Assam "Best buffalo for small farms in Assam"
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Manah buffalo: Assam’s medium-sized dual-threat breed yields 1.75kg/day milk + powerful draught. Ideal for small farms in Nalbari, Barpeta & Goalpara.
THE RAJASTHAN EXPRESS

Rakesh Kumar

Hello, my name is Rakesh Kumar. Currently, I am working as a Livestock Inspector in the Rajasthan Government Animal Husbandry Department. In the year 2024, I appeared for my first government examination and secured selection in my very first attempt with an impressive 684 rank, which is a matter of great pride for me.