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The buffalo species originated in India. More than half of the total milk produced in the country was contributed by the 47.22 million (55%) milch buffaloes, where as the 57.0 million cows contribute only 45% of the total milk yield.

• There are about 19 indigenous standard breeds of buffaloes, which are well known for their milking qualities.

Buffalo breeds Classification:

According to body weight

1. Large size breeds – Jaffarabadi, Murrah and Nili Ravi.
2. Medium size breeds – Mehsana, Bhadawari and Nagpuri.
3. Smaller size breeds – Shurti.

Breed according to area

1. Murrah/ North India group – Murrah, Niliravi and Kundi
2. Gujrat group – Jaffarabadi, Mehsana and Surati
3. U.P group – Bhadawari and Tarai
4. Central Indian group – Nagpuri, Pandharpuri, Manda, Jerangi, Kalahandi and Sambhalpuri
5. South Indian group –  Toda, South kenra and Kuttand

List of Registered Buffalo Breeds in India