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  Write the names and the average yield of the three important breeds of buffaloes of our country with high yield of milk.

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                  (a) Murrah: It is the original breed of Haryana and Punjab. The average yield of milk is 1800-2500 litres during lactation period. (b) Mehsana: This breed belongs to Gujarat, specially Mehsana and Vadodara districts. Average yield is about 1200-2500 litres during lactation period. (c) Surti: These are natives of Kaira and Vadodara districts of Gujarat. The milk production during lactation period is about 1600-1800 litres.