Italian Mediterranean buffalo
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The Italian Mediterranean buffalo or bufala mediterranea italiana is an Italian breed of water buffalo.[3] It is of the River sub-type of water buffalo and is similar to the buffalo breeds of Hungary, Romania and the Balkan countries. It is the only indigenous water buffalo breed in Italy.[4]: 94 A herd-book was opened in 1980, and the breed was officially recognised in 2000.
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Other names | Bufala mediterranea italiana |
Country of origin | Italy |
Distribution | Throughout Italy, principally Campania |
Type | River |
Use | Dairy, meat; formerly draught |
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Skin colour | Dark slate-grey |
Coat | Black |
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