Key Physical & Phenotypic Characteristics
- •One of the heaviest buffalo breeds with an enormous, massive head
- •Prominent forehead with broad heavy horns dropping downwards along sides of neck and turning up at tips
- •Deep, long barrel with heavy dewlap and black skin
Management & Housing Guidelines
- •Docile giants; raised by traditional Maldhari pastoralists in the Gir forest.
Feeding & Nutritional Profile
- •Thrives on natural forest browse, agricultural byproducts, and oilcakes.
IoT Collar & Sensor Considerations
- • Collar fit must accommodate heavy downward curving horns and deep neck structure.
Health & Immunity Considerations
Extremely hardy constitution and high resistance to tropical infections.
Registered Herd Animals
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Official References & Sources
- CIRB Gujarat Station
- NBAGR Buffalo Database