Country of origin | India |
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Use | dairy |
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Skin color | Jet black |
Coat | Jet black |
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Mehsana are a breed of water buffalo from the state of Gujarat, India. Mixture of murrah and surti blood. They are raised for milk production, and are known as one of the best milk breeds in India. They are named for the town of Mehsana, in northern Gujarat, where these buffalo are still concentrated.
References
- ^ Moioli, Bianca; Borghese, Antonio (2004). Chapter III BUFFALO BREEDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PDF) (Report).
- ^ Pundir, R.K.; et al. (2000). "Characterization of Mehsana Buffaloes in India" (PDF). Animal Genetic Resources Information. 28: 53–62. doi:10.1017/S101423390000136X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- Dr. Vijaya Salunke (2007). "Animal Resources". India: Human Environment. Geography Standard (Grade) IX. Pune: Secretary Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. p. 31.
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