The other names of this breed are Kachchhi and Khundhi, The Name of this breed is evolved from its native tract Banni area of Kutchh District of Gujarat. The breeding tract is in and around Kutch district.
The animals of this breed are raised under extensive management system with night grazing, Night Grazing and Once in a day milking are some of the unique features of this breed.
Banni Buffalo breed was recognized as 11th buffalo breed of India by Breed Registration Committee, ICAR, New Delhi. The breed is originated from the Banni area of kachchh, which is a part of Kachchh district of Gujarat. Purebred animals prevalent in Bhuj, Nakhatrana, Anjar, Bhaahau, Lakhpat, Rapar and Khavda talukas, are heavily size with typical double and vertical coiling of the horn.
Horns orientation is vertical, inverted double coiling in, Eyes are prominent black and bright. The colour pattern of the switch of tail comprises white and black and length of the tail is 88.39+-0.48cm. The body is medium to large, compact and generally covered with hairs. The dewlap is absent and the naval flap is medium. Head is Wide with a slight depression in the middle and no slope towards base of the horns. The face is Comparatively elongated and straight with a wide muzzle. The neck is Medium and thin without skin folds over the region. Ear orientation is horizontal in the majority of animals and length of ear is 29.30+-0.08cm. The udder is Well developed, round in shape and squarely placed. The hind and forequarters are uniformly well developed, whereas typically the whole udder looks like four equal divisions with teats well attached to each quarter. Teats are Majority of animals have conical teats with round and pointed tips.