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Nili-Ravi Buffalo

The "black gold" of Punjab, a top dairy buffalo known for high milk yield.

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OriginCentral Punjab (Ravi/Sutlej rivers), PakistanWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
PurposeDairyWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026High confidence
TemperamentCalm and hardyWikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Average Weight450–800 kgNote: Spans both sexes: cows are lighter, bulls heavier. Individual figures vary widely between sources.Wikipediachecked 3 Sept 2026Low confidence
Milk Production6–12 L/dayNote: Recorded lactations average ≈2,030 kg over ~300 days (range 1,023–6,535 kg), so a typical cow gives ≈6–7 L/day and a well-managed one 10–12.Buffalo Bulletinchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence
Lactation Period9–13 monthsNote: ~275–385 days depending on parity.Buffalo Bulletinchecked 3 Sept 2026Medium confidence

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