Nili-Ravi
Also known as: Panj Kalyani
A top-tier milch buffalo, second only to Murrah in yield, recognised instantly by its wall eyes and five white markings.
Nili Ravi
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: black with white markings on forehead, muzzle, legs and tail switch
- "Panj Kalyan" — the five white points that name the breed
- Wall eyes (white or blue iris) are a distinctive breed marker
- Small, tightly coiled horns; medium to large body frame
Benefits for Farmers
Consistently high yield with a long lactation period
Excellent udder conformation suited to machine milking
Good fertility with regular breeding cycles
Docile and easy to manage in commercial dairy units
Improve your herd with Nili-Ravi genetics
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Buffalo
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Sutlej and Ravi river valleys — Ferozepur, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot
- Found In
- Punjab
- Yield
- 1,500–1,850 kg per lactation; 6.5% fat
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