Country
Specie
ISO3
IDN
Language
India
Other name
Murrah, riverine buffalo
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Exotic
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is well adapted to plantation and rainfed areas.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The first calving of this breed is earlier than in other buffalo breeds. The calves grow faster because of the higher milk yield in comparison to other breeds.
Special characteristic of product
Milk production of this breed is higher than of other buffaloes.
Other special qualities
This breed has a bigger body and heavier carcass than other Indonesian buffalo breeds.
Color comments
uni coloured: light to dark black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
coiled horn shape
Wither height males
132
Wither height females
130
Weight males
600.00
Weight females
500.00
Other specific visible traits
massive body, relatively big udder
Herdbook
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Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Imported from India since 1908.
Year of origin
1908
Location within country
North Sumatra, Central Java, East Java
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
