2.Murrah Buffalo

The Murrah Buffalo is a renowned breed of water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) known for its high milk yield, robust build, and adaptability, originating from Haryana and Punjab in India.​

Key Features

Color and Appearance: The Murrah is jet black in color, occasionally with white markings on the face or legs. It has a solid, wedge-shaped body with a relatively small head and a long, broad face.​

Horns: This breed’s horns are short, tightly curved, and spiral inward—distinctive compared to other buffalo breeds.​

Eyes, Skin, and Tail: Eyes should be active and not “walled” (no whiteness of cornea). The skin is smooth and soft with scanty hair, and the tail is long, reaching the fetlock, ending in a black or sometimes white switch.​

Udder: Murrah buffaloes have a well-developed and drooping udder with evenly spaced teats, which aids in efficient milking.​

Body Size: Adult bulls weigh around 550 kg and cows about 450 kg. The body is massive, limbs are short but strong.​

Production: Murrah buffaloes have the highest average milk production among Indian breeds, with yields from 2,200 to 2,600 kg per lactation, and recorded instances even higher.​

Geographical Spread: Though native to Haryana and Punjab, Murrah buffaloes are now used throughout India and internationally to improve dairy buffalo productivity.​

Importance

Murrah buffalo are highly prized for their high butterfat content and adaptability to various climates.​

They are favored by dairy farmers for both genetic improvement of other breeds and commercial milk production.​

The Murrah stands out as the premier buffalo breed for milk in India and is widely exported due to its desirable traits