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| Buffaloes |
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| Buffaloes are reared in large numbers in India. There are more than ten different breeds of buffaloes in India. Of them, the high milk yielding breeds are: |
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 Murrah |
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| This originally belongs to Punjab and Haryana. The average yield of milk is 1800 to 2500 litres with 7% fat. |
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 Mehsana |
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| This breed hails from Gujarat, from Vadodara and Mehsana districts. The average yield is 1200 to 2500 litres. They start yielding milk at a young age and have regular breeding intervals. |
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 Surti |
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| This breed is a native of Kaira and Vadodara districts of Gujarat. The average yield is 1600 to 1800 litres. The fat content is about 8-12%. This breed is highly adaptable. |
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