Breeds Of Daiiry Water Buffaloes Flashcards
From India (Bubalus bubalis)
River type buffalo
have the highest milk yield
among Indian buffaloes
have a massive body, neck
and head comparatively long, horns
short and tightly curved, udder well
developed, hips broad and fore and
hind quarters drooping
have a significantly longer
productive life than cattle, providing
calves and milk until they are up to 20
years of age
Jet black in color,sometimes
with white markings on the face or
legs
Murrah buffalo
From Italy (Bubalus bubalis)
Same with the water
buffaloes of Romania, Hungary and
the Balkan countries
River-type buffalo, and the
only indigenous in the country
Medium sized with dark
slate-grey colored skin with black hair Dual purpose (milk and meat)
very hardy and strong
animals
yields of 2000–3000 kg of
milk lactation (lasts 277 days)
Italian Mediterranian buffalo
Swamp type (Bubalus
bubalis)
low, wide, and heavy build
vary in color from light grey
to slate grey (albino is 3%)
horns are sickle-shaped or
curve backward toward the neck well-adapted to a hot and
humid climate
used in agriculture; draught;
riding; hide; meat and mil
Philippine carabao
From India (Bubalus bubalis)
Mainly a dairy buffalo breed
Has a wedge-shaped body with
massive frame
Mostly black in color, but often
have white markings on the forehead, face,
muzzle and lower parts of the legs
Horns are small and curly and have
wall eyes
Females have a larger and strong
udder
Docile in terms of temperament
Average first calving age is around
45 months
Maximum recorded yield is 6535 kg
in a lactation period of 378 days
Nili ravi
Breeds of dairy goats
from UK (Capra aegagrus hircus)
crossbred from native British
goats and a mixed population of large lop-
eared goats imported from India, the
Middle East and North Africa
not heavy milk producers
have high average fat yield usually
over 4%
dual purpose (milk and meat)
best suited of the dairy goat
breeds in Australia to hot conditions
ears are long, broad and
pendulous
may or may not have horns at
birth
can be any color or combination of
colors
produce 1.5 kg milk/day in 165
days
Anglo-nubian
from Switzerland (Capra aegagrus
hircus)
do not have much milk but have good udders and are persistent milk producer
over long periods
Fat yield is 3.81%
compact, robust, dairy-type animal
slightly smaller than the other Alpine
breeds
chocolate brown with two white
stripes on the face and white legs belowthe
knees
Hornless with dished nose and erect
ears
efficient reproducer
have a mild temperament and appear
alert and feminine.
produce 1.5 kg milk/day in 200 days
Toggenburg
from Switzerland (Capra aegagrus
hircus)
most popular dairy goat breed in
many countries
heavy milk producers and usually
yield 4.3% fat.
as a dished or straight facial line and
a wedge-shaped body
coat is all white or all cream and the
hair is generally short and fairly fine although
some may have longer hair along the spine,
hindquarters, or both
Horns may or may not be present at
birth
The ears are generally pointed and
erect and the head is usually lightly structured
sensitive to excessive sunlight and
performs best in cooler conditions
very docile and are well-suited to
machine milking
produce 2 kg of milk/day in 200 days
Saanen
from French Alps (Capra
aegagrus hircus)
medium to large sized breed
Multicolored coat with no
standard markings
have horns, a straight profile,
and erect ears
can range from white or gray to
brown and black
heavy milkers
often used for commercial dairy
production and homestead milk goats
Characteristics: Horned or
hornless; erect ears and straight face.
Produce 1.5 kg of milk/day in
200 days (with 4% fat content)
French alpine
