Highest Milk Fat Buffalo Breed
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Question (English)
The buffalo breed with the highest milk fat (14%) and copper colour body coat is:
- Murrah
- Jaffarabadi
- Bhadawari ✓ Correct
- Mehsana
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Bhadawari
Bhadawari buffalo has the highest milk fat percentage (14%) among all buffalo breeds and is characterized by its copper colour body coat and wedge-shaped body (Table 13). Origin: Agra & Etawah (UP), Gwalior (MP).
Buffalo Fat % Summary (Low to High)
- Nili Ravi — 4% (lowest)
- Murrah — 7%
- Jaffarabadi — 9-10%
- Bhadawari — 14% (highest)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Murrah: 7% fat, jet black colour (not copper), tightly curled horns.
- Jaffarabadi: 9-10% fat, heaviest buffalo breed, sleepy eye appearance, dropping horns.
- Mehsana: Mixture of Murrah & Surti blood; longest lactation period in buffaloes.
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