The Banni buffalo, also known as Kutchi or Kundi, is a breed of water buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India, tracing its ancestry to the Sindh region of what is now Pakistan and preserved for generations by the Maldhari pastoralist community. It is adapted to the harsh conditions of the Banni grasslands, tolerating water scarcity, drought and extreme temperatures, and produces high milk yields of roughly 12 to 18 litres a day with a longer lactation period and stronger disease resistance than related breeds such as Murrah or Jafarabadi. India's Indian Council of Agricultural Research formally recognized it as the country's eleventh registered buffalo breed in 2010, after research confirmed its distinct genetic makeup.
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Domestication RegionSind region, Pakistan (bred today primarily in the Banni grasslands of Kutch district, Gujarat, India) 1 Primary Uses In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: India, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Pakistan, found in there.
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1. Banni Buffalo (Wikipedia)
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The Banni buffalo breed originates from the Sind region in Pakistan.
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An average Banni buffalo yields around 12 to 18 litres of milk each day
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