Buffalo farming means raising buffaloes commercially for milk and other purposes. It’s a part of agriculture or animal husbandry.

Important things for Starting Buffalo Farming 

Selection of Breed 

Consider your local weather, facilities and investment amount while selecting breeds for buffalo farming business. Some famous buffalo breeds are Murrah, Surti, Jafarabadi, Nili-Ravi, Pandharpuri, Nagpuri and Bhadawari etc.

Housing facility for Buffaloes

A good space not only provides the buffaloes a good shelter, but also keeps them safe from adverse weather conditions and wild animals or other predators. Amount of space depends on the size of the buffalo. 

Feeding facility for Buffaloes

Feeding good quality nutritious food with green fodder and an adequate amount of clean and fresh water is the most important part of buffalo farming. 

Breeding

Buffaloes will breed easily if you keep a good ratio of males and females. You can also consider artificial insemination for breeding.

Milking

Select a calm and clean place for milking your buffaloes. You can milk either by machine or by hand depending on the size of your buffalo.

Caring & Other Management

Vaccination is mandatory to keep buffaloes free from all kinds of diseases. Always keep stock of essential medicines and keep in touch with the vet. Keep the buffalo habitat clean and bathe them regularly.

Marketing

You should set your marketing strategies before starting this business. You can contact any company or sell in your local market.