Bhadawari
A copper-coloured buffalo of the Chambal ravines, producing the highest fat milk of any buffalo in the world — up to 13% in some animals.
Bhadawari
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: copper or light brown — unique among Indian buffalo
- Two white "chevron" lines across the lower side of the neck
- Copper-coloured hair; eyes have a distinct copper ring
- Small, compact body with a wedge shape
Benefits for Farmers
World record fat content — highest ghee yield per litre of milk
Survives on ravine grazing and very poor quality roughage
Low input cost with strong disease resistance
Ideal for ghee-focused, value-added dairy enterprise
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Buffalo
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Agra, Etawah, Auraiya and the adjoining Bhind and Morena districts
- Found In
- Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh
- Yield
- 800–1,000 kg per lactation; 6–13% fat
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Surti
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A medium-sized, well proportioned buffalo famous for the highest fat content among common dairy buffalo and its two distinctive white collars.
900–1,300 kg per lactation; 7.5–8.5% fat
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Marathwadi
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Marathwadi
Maharashtra
A medium-sized buffalo of the Marathwada region, kept by smallholders for both milk and light draught power.
600–1,200 kg per lactation; 7% fat
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Chilika
Odisha
A unique coastal buffalo that grazes on the saline marshes and islands of Chilika lake, tolerating brackish water that other livestock cannot.
500–800 kg per lactation; 7–13% fat
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