Dairy Buffalo Breeds Quiz

Dairy Buffalo Breeds

• River Buffalo: Known for excellent milk production, yielding 1,500 to 2,500 kg per lactation.
• Murrah: Highly efficient milk and butter fat producer in India with 7% milk fat content.
• Nili Ravi: Found in Punjab, characterized by black color and lightly coiled small horns. Produces 1,500 to 1,850 kg of milk per lactation.

Philippine Carabao

• Swamp Type Buffalo: Primarily used for draft work; has a strong broad body with a normal black coat.
• Milk Production: Generally low yield, approximately 1 to 2 liters per day. Efforts have been made to crossbreed with imported breeds to enhance milk output.

Milking Shorthorn

• Origin: A dual-purpose, medium-sized breed from Northeastern England.
• Coat Color: Can be red, red with white markings, white, or roan.
• Milk Composition: Produces milk containing 4% fat and 3.5% protein.

Aussie Red

• Breeding Composition: A hybrid of Scandinavian Red and various Australian Red breeds like Ayrshire and Milking Shorthorn.
• Milk Characteristic: Known for high protein yields, producing milk in large volumes with strong composition.

Tropical Dairy Cattle Breeds

• Tharparkar: Originates from West Pakistan; recognized for its white coat and hump.
• Heat Tolerance: Resistant to heat and ticks, different from Bos taurus breeds.
• Milk Yield: Lower yield compared to other breeds, but with higher fat content; produces about 2,500 kg per lactation.