Pandharpuri
Also known as: Dharwari
Instantly recognisable by its extraordinarily long, sword-like horns, this buffalo of western Maharashtra is a hardy migratory milker.
Pandharpuri
Physical Characteristics
- Extremely long horns — 45–50 cm, sometimes touching the rump
- Colour: black, sometimes with white markings on face and legs
- Long, narrow face with a compact body
- Hardy limbs built for migration and long grazing walks
Benefits for Farmers
High fat milk with a strong local market for khoa and ghee
Excellent walker — suited to migratory grazing systems
Efficient on low-quality fodder and drought conditions
Strong disease resistance with a long productive life
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Buffalo
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara
- Found In
- Maharashtra Karnataka
- Yield
- 1,200–1,700 kg per lactation; 8% fat
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