The Manda buffalo has been recognised as the 19^th unique breed of buffaloes found in India by the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).

• Habitat:
  • They are found in the Eastern Ghats and plateau of the Koraput region of Odisha.
  • The small, sturdy buffaloes are used for ploughing in their native habitat.
• Characteristics:
  • These buffaloes have ash grey and grey coats with copper-coloured hair. Some animals are silver-white in colour.
• The speciality of the Breed:
  • The Manda are resistant to parasitic infections, less prone to diseases and can live, produce and reproduce at low or nil input systems.