General Information

Species

Buffalo

Synonym

Bhavanagri, Gir Or Jaffari

Breeding Tract

Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Rajkot, Porbandar (Gujarat)

Main Use

Milk; Work – Draught And Transport.

Comment On Main Use

The Main Communities For Rearing And Developing These Buffaloes Are Rabri, Bhadvad, Aher And Mer. These Buffaloes Are The Main Source Of Live Hood Of Maldhri Herdmen.

Origin

It Is Named After The Town Of Jaffarabad.

Herd Book Or Register Established

No

Breed Societies (If Any)

No

Adaptability To Environment

This Breed Is Known For Its Ability To Fight Lions In Gir Forest.

Morphology

Color

Black But Some Animals Having White Or Grey Tail Switch Are Also Seen.

Number Of Horns

2

Horns Shape And Size

Horns Exhibit Wide Variation, But Usually Emerge Out By Compressing The Head, Go Downward Sideways, Then Upward And Inward Finally Forming A Ring Like Structure. Horn Is Long.

Visible Characteristics

Horn Shape Is Peculiar Of This Breed. It Makes Eyes To Look Small – Termed As Study Eye, Especially In Males.