Mehsana
Country of originIndia
Usedairy
Traits
Weight
  • Male:
    570 kg[1]
  • Female:
    430 kg[1]
Skin colorJet black
CoatJet black[1]

Mehsana are a breed of water buffalo from the state of Gujarat, India.[1] Mixture of murrah and surti blood. They are raised for milk production, and are known as one of the best milk breeds in India.[2] They are named for the town of Mehsana, in northern Gujarat, where these buffalo are still concentrated.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Moioli, Bianca; Borghese, Antonio (2004). Chapter III BUFFALO BREEDS AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (PDF) (Report).
  2. ^ a b Pundir, R.K.; et al. (2000). "Characterization of Mehsana Buffaloes in India" (PDF). Animal Genetic Resources Information. 28: 53–62. doi:10.1017/S101423390000136X. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2018-03-15.


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