Country of origin India Scientific name Bubalus bubalis Rank Breed | Use Dairy Higher classification Water buffalo | |
Other names Deccani
Gujarati
Nadiadi
Surati Distribution Gujarat: Anand, Kaira and Baroda districts Weight Male: average 499 kg
Female: average 408 kg Height Male: ca. 130 cm
Female: ca. 125 cm Similar Nili‑Ravi, Murrah buffalo, Sahiwal cattle, Hallikar, Khillari cattle | ||
Surti buffalo best buffalo breed of gujarat
The Surti is a breed of water buffalo found in the Charottar tract of Gujarat between the Mahi and Sabarmati rivers. The best animals of this breed are found in Anand, Kaira and Baroda districts of Gujarat.
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Characteristics of the breed
The Surti buffalo is of medium size and docile temperament. The breed has got a fairly broad and long head with a convex shape at the top in between horns. Horns are sickle-shaped and flat which grow in a downward & backward direction and then upwards at the tip forming a hook. The skin is black or brown. Surti breed has got a unique straight back. Good specimens have two white collars.
Performance of the breed
Average milk production:-
Fat:- 7 to 7.5%
SNF:- 9 to 9.15%
Age at Ist calving:- 45 to 47 months
Calving interval:- 400 to 425 days
Breeding period:- Seasonal (Sept. to April)