Murrah buffalo: In the rural areas of the country. buffalo rearing is the most common business in animal husbandry and dairy farming. A large number of farmers do dairy farming business in the surrounding districts including Barmer of western Rajasthan.
In such a situation, if any animal breeder wants to buy buffalo, then Murrah breed can be an option for him. Murrah breed buffalo is mainly reared in the states of Punjab and Haryana. Its price ranges from Rs 60 thousand to Rs 1.5 lakh.
The origin of the most famous breed of Murrah buffalo is considered to be the state of Haryana. Now it is also found in Hisar, Rohtak, Jind of Haryana and Patiala and Nabha districts of Punjab. Murrah is also known as Kala Sona.
Murrah buffalo gives 18 to 25 liters of milk daily, which is now sold at Rs 70 to 80 per kg. This also gives good profit to the animal breeders. This buffalo gives about 2500 liters of milk in one lactation.
Talking about the specialty of Murrah buffalo, it is considered to be the most milk-yielding buffalo in the world. which gives about 2500 to 3000 liters of milk in a year. Whenever it comes to buffalo rearing, Murrah breed is mentioned first.
Buffaloes of this breed have small and jalebi-shaped horns on their heads, which are also a little pointed. The color of the hair on their head, tail and legs is golden. Its neck and head are slender. udder is heavy and long. Its curved nose gives it a distinct identity from other breeds.
The horns of Murrah breed buffalo are like jalebi, which is its special identity. These horns are long and curved which look like jalebi. This is the reason why Murrah breed buffalo is also called ‘Jalebi Horned Buffalo’.
Murrah breed buffalo is called black gold because its milk is very thick and creamy, which makes it very valuable. Murrah breed buffalo milk is famous all over the world and its demand is very high.
Not only this. its milk fat content is high which makes it more valuable. Its milk production capacity is very high. Due to these qualities, Murrah breed buffalo is called black gold and its rearing is very profitable.