Murrah

The Murrah is a river-type dairy water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) developed in northern India, especially Haryana, Delhi, and neighboring Punjab. It is one of the best-known buffalo breeds used for milk production and for upgrading local dairy herds. Murrah animals are usually jet black to copper-black or black-gray, with a compact deep body, strong dairy frame, and short horns that curl tightly inward in a spiral. Good udders, persistent lactation, and high butterfat milk are the traits that made the breed influential far beyond its home region.

On farms, Murrah buffalo are managed much like high-producing dairy cattle but with buffalo-specific needs for cooling and patient handling. Shade, clean drinking water, and access to wallowing or sprinklers matter in hot weather, because heat stress can reduce appetite and fertility. Selection usually emphasizes milk yield, udder structure, calving interval, temperament, and sound feet. Buyers should confirm whether animals are registered, graded, or simply Murrah-type, since crossbred and unrecorded stock may vary widely in production and mature size.

Colors: Black, Black-Gray, Copper Black