Milk

Banni

Also known as: Kutchi, Kundi

The buffalo of the Banni grasslands, herded by the Maldhari pastoralists. It is famous for grazing at night over long distances and returning to the settlement by morning.

Banni

Physical Characteristics

Colour: mainly black, occasionally copper
Curved, medium to large heavy horns, 24–30 cm across in adults
Horns point vertically upward with an inverted single or double coil
Strong legs built for walking long distances over arid land

Benefits for Farmers

Grazes unsupervised at night — extremely low management cost

Extraordinary drought and salinity tolerance in the Rann region

Walks 15+ km daily for feed without losing condition

High yield despite harsh, low-input desert conditions

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Breed Profile

Species: Buffalo
Utility: Milk
Home Tract: Banni grasslands of Kachchh; also Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Banaskantha
Found In: Gujarat
Yield: 1,200–1,800 kg per lactation; 6.6% fat

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