This Jerangi buffalo breed of buffalo is widely distributed in Jerangi hills of Orissa and Northern parts of Visakhapatnam and west of Ganjam in Andhra Pradesh.
Jerangi buffalo breeds are one of the dwarf breeds of buffalo and its height does not exceed four feet. Horns are conical and small and run backwards, body colour is black.
Not that much good in milk production but are useful animals for ploughing in water-logged paddy fields. The buffaloes of this breed are small in size and are found in Jerangi hills of Orissa and adjoining northern Vishakhapatnam and West Ganjam of Andhra Pradesh. The buffaloes have a short face and small barrel. Skin is thinner and black-coloured. Small conical horns are common. The animal is useful for ploughing water-logged paddy fields, with moderate draught capacity.
Is Jerangi buffalo also known as deer buffalo?