The buffalo is a ruminant belonging to the bovidae family. There are three groups in this family, Bovina (Cattle), Bubalina (Asian or Water buffalo) and Syncerina (African buffalo). The Syncerina and Bubalina resemble each other in general appearance but have been separated into two groups or genera on anatomical differences. Interbreeding between these groups appears impossible (Bohlken, 1958; Shalash and Tullock 1988). The total world population of buffalo has been estimated as about 140 million. Of these 90 millions are found in India and Pakistan. There are also significant populations in China, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Brazil, and in the near East. There is a small population in Europe.