Breed: Mediterranean Water Bufalo(Balkans)
Species: Buffalo
Colour: black
Weight: 600-700 kg (m)/ 500-550 kg (f)
Height: 138-139 cm
Description: Domestic buffalo of Mediterranean type is spread over several countries of the Balkans. Distribution: several countries of the Balkan Population: 120 cows/ 5 bulls in Dragana, Troyan, Shumen and Chiflika Risk status: cri
History: The Crusaders brought the Water Buffalo to Europe in the Middle Ages, where it acclimatised to the cooler conditions. Bulgaria and Italy are home to long established herds of Water Buffalo, and hence they are often called Mediterranean Water Buffalo.
Morphology: males and females horned
Uses: draught power, milk and butter/
Performance: production: 1000l, 8% milk fat/ maturity 30-33 months/ bulls breed until 10-15 years/ Gravidity 300-320 days/
Breed Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_buffalo