The home tract of this Sambalpuri buffalo breed is controversial. Originally it was known to be the habitat of Sambalpur area of Orissa, later on, it has been suggested that the main habitat of this breed is around Bilaspur district of M.P. wherefrom calves are brought by “gowdoo”( Herdman) to Sambalpur area.
Sambalpuri buffalo breed is large and powerful having a long, narrow barrel and a prominent forehead. Sambalpuri buffalo breed’s Body and coat are generally black but it varies to brown and ash grey. Sambalpuri buffalo breed Males are very active and good for drought purposes which are affected by high atmospheric temperature. Horns are short, narrow and curved into a semi-circle, extending backwards, upward and then forward at the tip. The tail is long and narrow with white switch.
Buffaloes are a regular breeder and comparatively more productive breed of the region, females breed regularly and produce milk satisfactorily. Average milk yield varies from 2270 to 2720 kg in 340 to 370 days with a daily average of over 7 kg in good milkers.