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Mehsana buffalo

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Breed of buffalo
Mehsana
Country of originIndia
Usedairy
Traits
Weight
  • Male: 570 kg
  • Female: 430 kg
Skin colorJet black
CoatJet black

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

  1. ^ Moioli, Bianca; Borghese, Antonio (2004). Chapter III BUFFALO BREEDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PDF) (Report).
  2. ^ 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.
Domestic water buffalo breeds


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