🐃buffalodairy📍 Origin: Gujarat
Surti Buffalo
सुरती भैंस • Native Tract: Anand, Kheda, Vadodara, Bharuch
Medium-sized, economical dairy buffalo of the fertile Charotar tract of Gujarat
Estimated Market Price
₹55,000 – ₹85,000
Price depends on lactation parity, daily yield & pedigree
Pashu KCC Limit:₹58,000 / animal
Lactation Yield
1900 L
1600 - 2200 L range
Butterfat %
7.5%
SNF: 9%
Peak Daily Yield
11 L/day
In 2nd–3rd Parity
Calving Interval
14 Mo.
Target inter-calving
Age 1st Calving
42 Mo.
Heifer maturity
Adult Weight
410 kg
Bull: 520 kg
Morphological Features
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Surti Buffalo
Coat & Color
Rusty brown to silver grey; two white chevron collars around jowl and brisket
Horns
Flat, sickle-shaped, curving downward and backward then turning upward at tips (30-40 cm)
Ears
Medium, drooping, reddish inside
Forehead & Head
Broad, convex forehead between horn bases
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Surti Buffalo:
✓Medium-sized, economical dairy buffalo of the fertile Charotar tract of Gujarat
✓Distinctive sickle-shaped flat horns, two white collars on the neck, and docile friendly temperament
✓Produces 1,900 liters of rich milk with 7.5% butterfat on agricultural crop residues and green forage
✓Consumes 25-30% less feed than large Murrah or Jaffarabadi buffaloes, delivering high profit per kilogram of feed
Customized Ration Balancer
Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Surti Buffalo
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Animal Characteristics
Body Weight (शरीर का वजन)410 kg
250 kgAverage: 550 kg800 kg
Daily Milk Yield (दैनिक दूध उत्पादन)11 L/day
0 L (Dry animal)Peak: 20 L35 L
Milk Butterfat (फैट प्रतिशत)7.5%
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
17.3 kg
ICAR Standard DM basis
Water Requirement
93 Liters
Fresh cool water/day
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh Basisहरा चारा (Green)🌿
32.8 kg
Napier / Silage / Maize / Berseem
सूखा चारा (Dry)🌾
4.3 kg
Wheat Bhoosa / Paddy / Kadbi
पशुआहार (Concentrate)🥣
7 kg
20% CP Balanced Pellets
मिनरल मिक्चर🧪
80 g
Chelated Area-Specific Mix
सादा नमक (Salt)🧂
50 g
Daily electrolyte balance
स्वच्छ पानी (Water)💧
93 L
Cool, unchlorinated water
Daily Milk Economics
Income vs Feed Expenditure
Feed Cost / Liter
₹25.3/L
Daily Milk Revenue
₹825
11 L × ₹75
Daily Feed Cost
₹278
Fodder + Pellets + Salts
Net Daily Profit
₹547
66% Margin
Monthly Projected Profit per Animal:₹16,410 / 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 93 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 (Adapts well to hot dry Gujarat summers)
Primary Health Vulnerabilities to Watch:
- ⚠️Silent heat requiring vigilant morning-evening estrus detection
Veterinary Best Practices
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Monitor for silent heat by checking clear mucus discharge and using teaser bulls
- ✓Feed green hybrid Napier mixed with cotton seed cake and de-oiled rice bran
- ✓Provide daily wallowing pond access or shower spray for 30 minutes in afternoon
Free NADCP Ear-Tagging & Vaccination:Dial 1962 (MVU)
Government Support
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Surti Buffalo
Elite progeny-tested semen distributed by Amul and Gujarat Livestock Development Board
Eligible Scheme 1Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Eligible Scheme 2Gujarat Pashupalan Sahay Yojana
Eligible Scheme 3Pashu KCC
🏛️ Statutory Livestock Verification Portals
Official .gov.in & .nic.in PortalsOfficial Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Surti Buffalo
🏛️ 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.
🐄 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.
🔬 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.
💳 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.
Questions Answered
Frequently Asked Questions about Surti Buffalo
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Their flat horns grow downward and backward, curving upward at the tips to form a classic agricultural sickle shape.
A Surti buffalo gives 7 to 11 liters of milk per day at peak lactation, averaging around 1,900 liters per lactation.
Because of its medium body size (400-420 kg), it consumes significantly less feed than a Murrah while producing high-fat (7.5%) milk, maximizing net profit.
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