Milk

Pandharpuri

Also known as: Dharwari

Instantly recognisable by its extraordinarily long, sword-like horns, this buffalo of western Maharashtra is a hardy migratory milker.

Pandharpuri

Physical Characteristics

Extremely long horns — 45–50 cm, sometimes touching the rump
Colour: black, sometimes with white markings on face and legs
Long, narrow face with a compact body
Hardy limbs built for migration and long grazing walks

Benefits for Farmers

High fat milk with a strong local market for khoa and ghee

Excellent walker — suited to migratory grazing systems

Efficient on low-quality fodder and drought conditions

Strong disease resistance with a long productive life

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Breed Profile

Species: Buffalo
Utility: Milk
Home Tract: Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara
Found In: Maharashtra Karnataka
Yield: 1,200–1,700 kg per lactation; 8% fat

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