Sindhi Kundhi
The Sindhi Kundhi is a breed of buffalo of Sindh[1][2][3]. The Sindhi Kundhi is considered one of the best dairy buffalo breeds in the world. It is the main source of milk production in Sindh province of Pakistan[4][5][6][7].
Kundhi cows mature at 30 months for males and 36 months for females. Adult males weigh 500-600 kg, and females 300-400 kg[3]. Average yields of kundi is 4.5litrs[8].
Characteristics
- Broad forehead[3]
- Short neck
- Medium-sized ears
- Large, strong udders
- Jet black color with white markings on the face, tail, and sometimes extremities
- Tightly curved horn
- ^ http://www.livestocksindh.gov.pk/pdf/livestock-farms.pdf.
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- ^ A. Ghaffar,M.H. Ansari,, M.H. Jokhio &N.M. Bhutto (February 24, 2024). "Genetic analysis of a purebred herd of Kundhi buffaloes in Pakistan".
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- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41394270_Genetic_analysis_of_a_purebred_herd_of_Kundhi_buffaloes_in_Pakistan.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ http://pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/27_4/201-207.pdf.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Khan, Mohammad Hussain (2020-03-16). "Increasing milk yield of Kundi buffaloes". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-02-24.