Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Language
Hindi/Gujarati
Description
Registered breed, Accession no. INDIA_BUFFALO_0400_SURTI_01005
Transboundary name
Surti
Other name
Deccani, Gujarati, Nadiadi, Surati, Talabda, Charotar
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Regional
Additional information
Description of community Small and marginal farmers
Adaptability to specific environment
Yes, for semi arid - dry environment
Specific resistance or tolerance
Generally better health, Not specific to any disease
Specific reproductive characteristic
Female is first calved at the age of 45 months, on average.
Special characteristic of product
Milk is used for preparation of various traditional products
Other special qualities
Not known
Reference for special qualities
NA
Color comments
uni coloured: rusty brown sometimes silver grey
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Horn shape size and comments
medium sized, sickle shaped curving downward, backward and upward
Wither height males
130
Wither height females
125
Weight males
499.00
Weight females
408.00
Other specific visible traits
Two white collars on neck region present in 68% animals.
Herdbook
n
Description of origin
Originated in Gujarat state
Import
No
Location within country
Anand, Kaira and Baroda districts of Gujarat
Local cryo conservation status
Sufficient
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
Not at Risk