Question

The maximum amount of fat is present in which breed of buffalo?
1. Surti
2. Murrah
3. Mehsana
4. Bhadawari

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Bhadawari

The correct answer is Bhadawari.

• Also known as “Etawah”, Bhadawari is a dual type buffalo breed of central and northern India. 
• The breeding tract is a part of former Bhadawar state, from which the name of the breed is derived. 
• Found in the ravines of Yamuna, Chambal and Utangan rivers spread over in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
• They are blackish copper to light copper coloured with wheat straw-like colour over the legs.
• Two white lines, “Chevron”, called as “Kanthy” in local language, are present on lower side of the neck.
• Though the total lactation yield is lower, fat content in the milk has been recorded as high as 12.8%.
• Milk yield ranging between 540-1400 Kg per lactation and fat from 6 to 12.8%