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Jafarabadi
B tier
Jafarabadi buffalo from Gujarat are massive, long-horned dairy animals among the heaviest river types, historically kept by pastoralists and farmers of western India. Extreme size yields substantial cull carcasses when animals leave the milking herd. Meat is dark and ample—suited to large-scale stewing and institutional cookery more than delicate steaks unless from younger males. Regional Gujarati and broader Indian spiced preparations handle the robust lean well.
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History
Large buffalo of the Jafrabad area of Gujarat were noted for size and milk.
Breed characterisation listed Jafarabadi among India’s major buffalo types.
Crossbreeding with Murrah influenced some herds while pure types persisted.
Conservation interest protected pure Jafarabadi genetics.