Banni
Also known as: Kutchi, Kundi
The buffalo of the Banni grasslands, herded by the Maldhari pastoralists. It is famous for grazing at night over long distances and returning to the settlement by morning.
Banni
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: mainly black, occasionally copper
- Curved, medium to large heavy horns, 24–30 cm across in adults
- Horns point vertically upward with an inverted single or double coil
- Strong legs built for walking long distances over arid land
Benefits for Farmers
Grazes unsupervised at night — extremely low management cost
Extraordinary drought and salinity tolerance in the Rann region
Walks 15+ km daily for feed without losing condition
High yield despite harsh, low-input desert conditions
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Buffalo
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Banni grasslands of Kachchh; also Sabarkantha, Surendranagar, Banaskantha
- Found In
- Gujarat
- Yield
- 1,200–1,800 kg per lactation; 6.6% fat
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