CHHATTISGARHI

General Information

Species

Buffalo

Synonym

Desi

Breeding Tract

Bilaspur, Sarguja, Kanker, Mahasumund, Dhamtari, Kavardha, Korba/Kovamha, Jashpur, Balarampur, Bemetara, Mungeli, Baloda Bazar (Chhattisgarh)

Comment On Breeding Tract

North Hilly, Central Plains And Bastar Plateau Region Of Chhattisgarh

Main Use

Draught, Meat And Milk

Comment On Main Use

Chhattisgarhi Buffalo Bullocks Is Preferred Over Cow Bullocks For Ploughing The Rice Fields (Especially During Monsoon)

Origin

Local. Name Corroborates With Name Of State – Chhattisgarh

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

Well, Adapted To North Hilly, Central Plains And Bastar Plateau Region Of Chhattisgarh.

Morphology

Color

Mostly Black, Sometimes Grey

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Curved Laterally Backwards And Then Going Up With Tip Pointing Upwards. Average Length- Male: 46.37cm; Female: 51.06cm.

Visible Characteristics

Medium Sized Buffaloes Having Straight Head, Large And Heavy Horns.