Mandabuffalo, who is seen in the hill ranges ofEastern Ghatsand plateau of Koraput region in the state, got registered at the national level. It received accession number INDIA_BUFFALO_1500_MANDA_01019 to become the 19th recognizedbuffalobreed in India.
This buffalo germplasm was first identified by the and animal Resources development (FARD) department in collaboration with theOdishaUniversity of Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Technology (OUAT).
After this registration, the state and the Centre will make efforts to conserve this unique buffalo genetic resource of Odisha and enhance their productivity through breeding strategy. The governments will help in Marketing the produce- milk, curd and ghee at a premium price resulting in the improvement of the livelihood of the stakeholders in the native tract.
These sturdy buffaloes are small-sized. People use both male and female buffaloes for ploughing and other agricultural operations in the native tract of Koraput, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts. “