Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Language
Hindi/Punjabi
Description
Registered breed, Accession No. INDIA_BUFFALO_1606_GOJRI_01017
Other name
Desi
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Gojri buffalo has a medium built proportionate body with thick skin. Horns are heavy medium sized with curved orientation which moves backwards and then towards front to complete the loop.
Additional information comments
Well adapted to foothills and hilly terrains
Adaptability to specific environment
Good drought tolerance, Very good heat tolerance
Specific resistance or tolerance
Not for any specific disease
Specific reproductive characteristic
Not known
Special characteristic of product
Milk is used for various products
Other special qualities
Animals are maintained on grazing with very low input system on routine basis, however very little additional supplement / concentrate is given to these animals. Gojri buffalo play a significant role in the livelihood of the Gujjar’s in the region.
Reference for special qualities
NA
Color comments
Colour a. Coat Brown or black b. Muzzle Black c. Eyelids Black d. Tail Switch Mostly brown or grey, sometimes black e. Hooves Black
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
Horns a. Colour Black b. Size (cm) Male: 35.75±1.32; Female: 44.61±0.61 c. Shape (Straight/Curved) Curved d. Orientation Moves backwards and then upwards towards front to complete a big loop
Wither height males
136.63
Wither height females
128.66
Weight males
536.45
Weight females
475.62
Other specific visible traits
Body length 138.91±1.59 cm in males 133.33±0.35 in females
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Himalayan foot hills
Import
No
Location within country
Punjab: Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and SAS Nagar (Mohali) Himachal Pradesh: Kangra and Chamba
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
