| These buffaloes are found in the Bargur hills in Tamil Nadu. Coat colors vary from black to light brown or brownish black. Greyish white stockings from carpal/tarsal joint to fetlock are present predominantly in females. These buffaloes are maintained under extensive system and are reared for manure, milk and meat (male calves are sold for cara-beef). The animals are adapted to graze in the hilly terrain due its small size (about 102cm in height). The milk yield of the animals ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 liters per day and mainly used for house hold consumption. |
