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Mehsana are a breed of
water buffalo The water buffalo (''Bubalus bubalis''), also called the domestic water buffalo or Asian water buffalo, is a large bovid originating in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Today, it is also found in Europe, Australia, North America, So ...
from the state of
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. Mixture of murrah and surti blood. They are raised for milk production, and are known as one of the best milk breeds in India. They are named for the town of
Mehsana Mehsana (), also spelled Mahesana, is a city and municipality in Mehsana district, in the Indian state of Gujarat. Established in 14th century, the city was under Gaekwads of Baroda State from 18th century to the independence of India in 1947 ...
, in northern Gujarat, where these buffalo are still concentrated.


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, year=2007 , chapter=Animal Resources , title=India: Human Environment , series=Geography Standard (Grade) IX , page=31 Water buffalo breeds originating in India Mehsana district Animal husbandry in Gujarat