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Marathwadi Buffalo – Maharashtra’s High-Fat Milk Producer | NBAGR Registered Breed

ByRakesh Kumar 02/25/202602/23/2026Updated On 02/23/202602/25/2026

Marathwadi Buffalo – Maharashtra’s High-Fat Milk Producer

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Marathwadi Buffalo Information

Conservation Status	Not specified (Population: 278,502 in 2013)
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	Ellichpuri, Dudhana Thadi
Origin	Marathwada region of Maharashtra (named after place of origin)
Breeding Tract	Districts: Jalna, Parbhani, Beed, Nanded, Latur Region: Marathwada
Geographical Range	Longitude: 74°40′ to 78°15′ E Latitude: 17°35′ to 20°40′ N
Main Uses	Milk production, Draught and Transport
Physical Traits	Color: Greysh-black to jet black (some with white markings on forehead/limbs) Horns: 2 horns, parallel to neck (average 43cm), reach up to shoulder Distinct Feature: Horns shorter than Pandharpuri breed (don’t reach pin bones)
Morphology (Avg.)	Height: 133 cm (Male), 124.3 cm (Female) Body Length: 149 cm (Male), 128.5 cm (Female) Heart Girth: 187.1 cm (Male), 181.6 cm (Female) Birth Weight: 24.5 kg (Male), 23.7 kg (Female)
Performance	Age at First Calving: 52.3 months (~4.4 years) Calving Interval: 16.7 months Milk Yield: 1,118 kg/lactation Milk Fat: 8.8% (range 6.25-10.5%)
Management	System: Semi-intensive Housing: Open sheds near farmer residences Feeding: Base diet: Sorghum/paddy straw, grasses, sugarcane leaves Concentrates: Only for milking animals Herd Composition: Mixed herds with cattle
Population Trend	1997: 425,000 2013: 278,502 (34.5% decline)
Special Notes	Important draught buffalo breed with high-fat milk production, uniquely adapted to Marathwada’s agro-climatic conditions
The Rajasthan Express: Marathwadi Buffalo Breed Details

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Discover the Marathwadi buffalo, a hardy breed from Maharashtra known for its 8.8% milk fat and draught power. Learn about its traits, milk yield, and why farmers prefer it!
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.