Mehsana
Developed by crossing Murrah with Surti, Mehsana combines high yield with a persistent, long lactation — a favourite of Gujarat's cooperative dairies.
Mehsana
Physical Characteristics
- Colour: black to grey, or black with white markings
- Horns are less curled than Murrah, sickle-shaped and irregular
- Body is longer than Murrah but lighter in build
- Well developed, strongly attached udder
Benefits for Farmers
Very persistent lactation — milks steadily for longer than most breeds
Regular breeder with a shorter inter-calving period
Thrives under intensive, stall-fed cooperative dairy systems
Combines Murrah yield with Surti hardiness and fat
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Breed Profile
- Species
- Buffalo
- Utility
- Milk
- Home Tract
- Mehsana, Sabarkantha, Banaskantha and Ahmedabad
- Found In
- Gujarat
- Yield
- 1,200–1,500 kg per lactation; 7% fat
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