Mehsana buffalo
Breed of buffalo
- Male: 570 kg[1]
- Female:430 kg[1]
- Water buffalo
- Bubalus bubalis
Mehsana are a breed of water buffalo from the state of Gujarat, India.[1] Mixture of murrah and surti blood. They are raised for milk production, and are known as one of the best milk breeds in India.[2] They are named for the town of Mehsana, in northern Gujarat, where these buffalo are still concentrated.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Moioli, Bianca; Borghese, Antonio (2004). Chapter III BUFFALO BREEDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PDF) (Report).
- ^ a b 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.
- Dr. Vijaya Salunke (2007). "Animal Resources". India: Human Environment. Geography Standard (Grade) IX. Pune: Secretary Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education. p. 31.
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- Bhadawari
- Carabao
- Italian Mediterranean
- Jafarabadi buffalo
- Murrah
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- Nagpuri
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- Pandharpuri
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- Surti
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