Chilika

Country of origin

India

Clinical relevance

Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.

As harvested

Chilika, India (Buffalo)

Also known as

Deshi

Breed information: 1. Colour a. Coat colour Brownish black or Black b. Muzzle Black d. Eyelids Black e. Tail Mainly Black sometimes Grey f. Hoofs Black 2. Horns a. Colour Black b. Size (cm) Male: 48.32±0.24, Female: 50.76±0.12 c. Shape (Straight/curved) Curved d. Orientation Upward, inward 3. Ears a. Length (cm) 23 b. Orientation Horizontal 4. Head a. Forehead Straight b. General description Head is in upright position and medium in size. 5. Body a. Hump Small b. Dewlap Small c. Naval flap Small d. Penis sheath flap Medium 6. Udder a. Shape Bowl/Round b. Udder size Small c. Teat shape Cylindrical d. Teat tip Round e. Milk vein Small. Specific uses: The milk and curd of these buffaloes have better taste and preservation quality, and is preferred by local people. The curd from milk of Chilika buffalo can be preserved for 5-7 days at room temperature. Adaptability: Adapted to saline conditions. Drought tolerance Excellent. Heat tolerance Good. Special qualities: The curd from milk of Chilika buffalo can be preserved for 5-7 days at room temperature.