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India: Buffalo valued at Rs 230 million eats eggs and almonds, bathes with oils

India: Buffalo valued at Rs 230 million eats eggs and almonds, bathes with oils

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A buffalo in Haryana weighs 1500 kilogrammes and is valued at Rs 23 crore ($27,24,347).Anmol eats eggs, milk and even almonds. The buffalo has been showcased at major agricultural events like the Pushkar Mela and the All-India Farmers' Fair in Meerut.

Anmol is stealing the limelight of India's farming community for its pedigree, its diet and its astounding value, the Times of India reported.

The buffalo has a strict high-nutrient diet to help maintain its health and support its growth and stamina. Nearly Rs 1,500 are spent on the animal's food daily. It eats 250 grams of almonds, four kilogrammes of pomegranates, 30 bananas, five-litre milk, and 20 eggs daily.

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Besides its regular food, it also consumes oil cake, green fodder, ghee, soybeans, and corn. In addition to ensuring a healthy diet for Anmol, it is also regularly groomed with some pretty expensive items. To keep its coat shining and healthy, Anmol is bathed with a mixture of almond and mustard oils.

Anmol's owner is dedicated to ensuring buffalo's health and lifestyle despite the high costs associated with it. The buffalo's mother and sister also used to live in the same place but Gill, the owner, has to sell both of them to cover the expense of Anmol's upkeep.

Notably, Anmol's mother used to produce a record 25 litres of milk per day.

Anmol's semen helps Gill make lakhs

Anmol is massive and costs Gill a bomb, but is highly sought after for reproduction purposes, leading Gill to earn a lot of money back. The buffalo plays a prominent role in animal husbandry and its semen is extracted twice a week. Each extraction is valued at Rs 250.

Each of them helps with the breeding of hundreds of cattle, thus bringing in Rs 4-5 lakh ($4,738) every month. This is because Anmol's genetics and physical attributes can lead to robust and healthy offspring, which is highly desirable in the cattle community.

Anmol's stature in the agricultural community has led to several offers for sale. Many people have offered to pay Rs 23 crore for the buffalo, but Gill says he is not interested in selling Anmol as he is like family.

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