Buffalo Milk: Benefits and Differences
Buffalo milk fetches more money than cow milk due to its higher fat content, around 7-7.5%.
Buffalo milk contains double the fat than milk from cows. Cross-bred cows yield more milk than indigenous cows. Buffalo yield around 5.2 litres per day. Early farmers kept milking the cow after weaning the calf.
Buffalo vs. Cow Farming Considerations
Buffaloes are more resistant to diseases than cows. Buffalo farms can be profitable in Gujarat and Kerala given market demand. Consider costs, workload, and milk demand when deciding between cows and buffaloes for dairy farming.
Why Choose Buffalo over Cow?
Buffalo milk has twice the fat content of cow milk, fetching a better price. Milking buffaloes is difficult to automate. Buffaloes are more disease-resistant than cows.
Comparative Dairy Production
Indian buffaloes yield nearly three times as much milk as cows. Over half the total milk produced in India comes from buffaloes. Buffalo milk is creamier and thicker due to more fat content, better for certain dairy products.
Livestock Differences
Young buffalo meat has better quality than cattle meat – more muscle, less fat. Buffaloes may resist disease better. Individual needs and preferences are important when choosing between buffaloes and cows for farming.