Milk Production
Buffaloes
Best Feed for Buffalo Milk Production
Updated 13 Jun 2026 • By Falah Nutrition Desk, Animal Nutrition Advisor
Buffaloes are not just big cows - their digestion, metabolism and milk are different. Buffalo milk is prized for its high fat (6-8% or more), and protecting that fat percentage requires buffalo-specific feeding. Generic cattle feed often costs buffalo farmers milk fat without them realising it.
Common Signs
- Buffalo milk fat percentage dropping at collection center
- Milk yield declining mid-lactation
- Buffalo eating well but producing below potential
- Poor body condition in lactating buffalo
Possible Causes
- Feeding low-fiber feeds designed for cows - buffalo milk fat depends heavily on fiber (NDF) digestion
- Insufficient feed quantity for production level
- Heat stress - buffaloes suffer badly in hot weather
- Mineral deficiencies
What the Farmer Should Check
- Daily milk yield and fat percentage records
- Is the feed buffalo-specific or generic?
- Is enough dry/green fodder fiber available alongside compound feed?
- Does the buffalo have water/shade access in summer for cooling?
Feed Guidance
Use buffalo-special feeds: Goka Buff 5000 for buffaloes producing 10-15 liters/day - its high NDF content keeps milk fat rich through the full 9-10 month lactation. For premium buffaloes above 15 liters/day, Goka Buff Power Pack provides the bypass fats and minerals heavy production demands. Quantity rule remains 1 kg per 2.5 liters plus 1 kg maintenance, split twice daily. Maintain good fiber fodder alongside - fiber digestion is the engine of buffalo milk fat.
Relevant GOKA Products
Buffaloes
10-15 liters/day
NDF-rich feed for rich buffalo milk fat
High Milk-Yielding Buffaloes
More than 15 liters/day
Premium power for high-yield buffaloes
When to Contact a Veterinary Doctor
For serious symptoms, consult a qualified veterinary doctor. Feed support can help overall nutrition and recovery but should not replace veterinary treatment.
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