General Information

Species

Buffalo

Synonym

Malai Erumai Or Malai Emmai

Breeding Tract

Erode / Periyar (Tamil Nādu)

Comment On Breeding Tract

Hamlets Of Bargur Village A & B Of Antipoor Taluk, And Gundri & Kadam Boor Village Of Sathya Mangalam Taluk

Main Use

Manure And Milk

Comment On Main Use

Milk Is Mainly Used For House Hold Consumption As Curd And Butter Milk.

Origin

Local. Named After Its Distribution Area In Bargur Hills Of Tamil Nadu In Anthiyoor Taluk, Erode District. Malai – Means Hills; Erumai/Emmai- Means Buffalo.

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Maintained Only On Grazing In The Forest Area.

Morphology

Color

Brownish Black And Brown

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Curved Backward And Inward. Medium Sized In Males And Medium To Long In Females

Visible Characteristics

Medium In Size With Coat Colors Varying From Black To Light Brown And Brownish Black. Muzzle And Eyelids Are Black, Tail Switch Is Brownish Black And Hooves Are Grey In Color.