Pandharpuri buffalo

Pandharpuri
Other names	Dharwari
Country of origin	India
Distribution	Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur and Satara districts of Maharashtra, India
Use	dairy
Traits
Weight	Female: average 416 kg;
Height	Female: average 130 cm;
Coat	black
	Water buffalo; Bubalus bubalis;

The Pandharpuri is a breed of water buffalo native to the dry regions of Solapur, Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli in India. The name is derived from the town Pandharpur in Solapur.

The Pandharpuri buffalo has 60-100 centimetre-long horns which are sometimes twisted and are the longest amongst domestic cattle breeds. In some exceptions these horns even extend to the rear feet.

Lactation length is 350 days, calving interval is 465 days. Milk yield is 1400 kg/305 days. Milk is rich in protein and calcium but contains less fat.^[2]

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