Conventional Semen Banni Bulls

Banni is a prominent milch buffalo breed native to the Banni grasslands of Kutch district in Gujarat, India. This breed is highly valued for its adaptability to arid and saline conditions and is traditionally reared by the Maldhari pastoral community. Banni buffaloes are medium to large in size with a compact, wedge-shaped body. Their coat is predominantly black, although some animals show brownish tinges or white spots on the forehead, tail switch, and lower limbs. A distinctive feature of this breed is its tightly coiled, outward-turning horns that curl downward and then backward, running close to the neck before turning slightly upward. One of the unique behavioral traits of Banni buffaloes is their nocturnal grazing habit, allowing them to cover long distances during the night and rest during the hot daytime hours, a crucial adaptation to the harsh desert climate. On average, a Banni buffalo yields 12 to 18 liters of milk per day, with a lactation period of around 290–295 days and a high-fat content averaging 6.5% to 7%. Recognized officially as a distinct breed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2010, the Banni buffalo continues to play a vital role in the rural dairy economy of Gujarat, particularly valued for its resilience, rich milk quality, and contribution to the livelihoods of traditional herders.