General Information

Species

Buffalo

Synonym

Berari, Gaorani, Puranthadi, Varhadi, Ellichpuri, Gaolavi, Arvi, Gaolaogan, Gangauri, Shahi, Chanda

Breeding Tract

Akola, Amravati, Yavatmal, Wardha, Nagpur (Maharashtra)

Comment On Breeding Tract

This Breed Is Native To The Vidarbha Region Of Maharashtra.

Main Use

Food – Milk; Work – Draught

Comment On Main Use

These Buffaloes Are Used For Heavy Draught Purpose. Farmers Prefer This Breed Due To Its Low Maintance Cost, Efficiency Of Feed Conversion, Moderate Production And Better Adapation To Local Climatic Conditions.

Origin

Derives Its Name From The Place Of Its Origin. All Popular Names Are Based On The Names Of Respective Regions.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Adapted To Hot Climate. Shape And Size Of Horns Is Such That They Help The Animals To Protect Them From Wild Animals While Moving Through Forest.

Morphology

Color

Black Coloured Animals With White Patches On Face, Legs And Tail Tips. Puranthadi Strain Is Slightly Brownish.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Are Flat, Curved And Carried Back On Side Of The Neck Nearly To Shoulders Like A Pair Of Swords, Horn Tips Pointed, Upward In Orientation Mostly. Horns Are Heavier In Males Than In The Females. Horns Are Long (50-65 Cm.)

Visible Characteristics

Flat, Curved And Long Horns On Side Of Neck.