Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) Meat

Buffalo meat is meat derived from water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Buffalo meat is also called Cara beef, and is the healthiest meat among red meats for its low calories and cholesterol content. Buffaloes (riverine or swamp) are found in over 50 countries including India, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Philippines, Bulgaria, Italy, Russia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Australia and Egypt, and South Asia is home to some of the best buffalo breeds in the world. Buffaloes play a significant role in the rural economy of farmers and contribute to nutritional security, especially in south Asian developing countries.