🐃buffalodairy📍 Origin: Gujarat

Mehsana Buffalo

मेहसाणा भैंस • Native Tract: Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha, Gandhinagar

Developed by crossing Murrah with Surti breeds to achieve optimal persistent dairy performance

Estimated Market Price

₹75,000 – ₹1,60,000

Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree

Pashu KCC Limit:₹58,000 / animal

Lactation Yield

3000 L

2400 - 3800 L range

Butterfat %

7.4%

SNF: 9%

Peak Daily Yield

18 L/day

In 2nd–3rd Parity

Calving Interval

13 Mo.

Target inter-calving

Age 1st Calving

38 Mo.

Heifer maturity

Adult Weight

500 kg

Bull: 650 kg

Morphological Features

Physical Identification & Anatomy: Mehsana Buffalo

Coat & Color

Black, dark grey, or brown-black with smooth short skin coat

Horns

Less coiled than Murrah; sickle-shaped curving downwards, backwards, and up

Ears

Medium sized with pointed tips

Forehead & Head

Longer and heavier head than Surti but lighter than Murrah

Why Dairy Farmers Choose Mehsana Buffalo:

✓Developed by crossing Murrah with Surti breeds to achieve optimal persistent dairy performance

✓Renowned for the longest and most persistent lactation curve with short dry periods

✓Docile temperament, regular breeder with significantly lower age at first calving than Murrah

✓The cornerstone breed fueling the Dudhsagar and Amul dairy cooperative networks in North Gujarat

Customized Ration Balancer

Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Mehsana Buffalo

Pre-configured with standard Mehsana Buffalo body weight (500 kg) and average daily production. Adjust sliders to match your animal.

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Calculate optimal daily green silage, dry bhoosa, concentrate pellets and net income for Mehsana Buffalo.

Animal Characteristics

Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)500 kg

250 kgAverage: 550 kg800 kg

Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)12 L/day

0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L

Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)7.4%

3.0% (HF Cow)4.8% (Desi Gir)8.5% (Murrah Buffalo)

Milk Price Realization (दूध का भाव)₹75 / Liter

₹30 (Coop Base)₹60 (A2 Retail)₹120 (Direct Dairy)

Total Dry Matter

20.6 kg

ICAR Standard DM basis

Water Requirement

108 Liters

Fresh cool water/day

Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)

As-Fed Fresh Basis

हरा चारा (Green)🌿

41.4 kg

Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem

सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾

5.4 kg

Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi

पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣

7.5 kg

20% CP Balanced Pellets

मिनरल मिक्चर🧪

80 g

Chelated Area-Specific Mix

सादा नमक (Salt)🧂

50 g

Daily electrolyte balance

स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧

108 L

Cool, unchlorinated water

Daily Milk Economics

Income vs Feed Expenditure

Feed Cost / Liter

₹26.3/L

Daily Milk Revenue

₹900

12 L × ₹75

Daily Feed Cost

₹315

Fodder + Pellets + Salts

Net Daily Profit

₹585

65% Margin

Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹17,550 / month

💡 ICAR-NDRI Practical Management Tips

✓Chop green fodder (1.5–2 cm) and mix thoroughly with dry straw (Bhoosa/Kadbi) to stimulate rumination.
✓Divide concentrate pellets into 2 or 3 equal morning/evening feedings rather than feeding all at once.
✓Always add 80g chelated mineral mixture daily to prevent silent estrus and retain 300-day lactation.
✓Ensure uninterrupted access to 108 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
✓High fat output requires bypass fat (100–150g/day) to prevent negative energy balance.

Hardiness & Immunity

Climatic Resilience & Health Profile

Tick & Vector ResistanceHigh

Heat & Humidity ToleranceHigh

Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:

⚠️Mastitis in high yielders
⚠️Calf pneumonia in cold winters

Veterinary Best Practices

Breeding & Herd Management Tips

✓Inseminate at 60–75 days post-calving to maintain an enviable 13-month calving interval
✓Feed lucerne (Alfalfa) and hybrid maize silage for balanced ruminal microbial protein synthesis

Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)

Government Support

Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Mehsana Buffalo

Cooperative calf rearing incentives and subsidized mineral mixtures through milk unions

Eligible Scheme 1Pashu KCC

Eligible Scheme 2National Dairy Plan (NDP)

Eligible Scheme 3Amul Heifer Rearing Scheme

🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals

Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Mehsana Buffalo

Official .gov.in & .nic.in Portals

🏛️ Central Ministry (.nic.in)dahd.nic.in

Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)

Official operational guidelines for Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF 3% subvention), and sex-sorted semen subsidies.

Open DAHD Portal→

🐄 Apex Dairy Board (.coop)nddb.coop

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)

Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.

Open NDDB Portal→

🔬 ICAR Research (.gov.in)nbagr.icar.gov.in

ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)

Access the official registered breed gazette, accession numbers, morphological descriptors, and indigenous breed conservation directives.

Open NBAGR Registry→

💳 Concessional Credit (.gov.in)kcc.gov.in

Pashu Kisan Credit Card (Pashu KCC) Portal

Apply for working capital crop loans up to ₹2 Lakh for dairy cows and buffaloes at 4% effective interest with zero collateral requirement.

Pashu KCC Portal→

Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions about Mehsana Buffalo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mehsana buffaloes have shorter dry periods, calve earlier (38 months vs 42+ for Murrah), have lower feed intake, and adapt better to hotter climates without dropping production.

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