Buffalo Pregnancy Calculator – Calculate Calving Date & Complete Care Guide

The Buffalo Pregnancy Calculator tool helps you determine when your buffalo is due to calve in a few easy steps. You can calculate from the last breeding date. Let’s take you step-by-step.

Note : Note:- If you want to calculate the gestation period of a cow, then use our Cow Pregnancy Calculator tool to do it.

Step 1: Enter Last Breeding Date
Enter the last breeding date of your buffalo (Date Format MM/DD/YEAR).

Step 2: Select Animal Type
If you want to calculate the pregnancy of a buffalo, select “Buffalo.“

Example: I have a buffalo whose last breeding date is 05/29/2025, and I want to know when my buffalo will calve?

Result: Expected Calving Date: Sun/Mar 08 2026
Days Pregnant: 168 days
Pregnancy Stage: Second Trimester

What is Buffalo Pregnancy Calculator ?

Buffalo Pregnancy Calculator Tool is a tool that helps you calculate the calving time of your buffalo from the last breeding date of the buffalo. Generally, the gestation period of a buffalo is 11 months, so our tool works on this basis. The gestation period can be slightly higher or lower depending on the buffalo breed and environment.

How to know buffalo delivery time?

As you know the gestation period of a buffalo is approximately 310 days or 10 months. You can calculate the delivery time of the buffalo from the last breeding date of the buffalo using our tool Buffalo Pregnancy Calculator. To know more about the gestation period of buffalo, you can also check scientific sources( Sciencedirect.com).

Buffalo Pregnancy Stages and Nutrition Management during Pregnancy Details

Buffalo Pregnancy Stages :-

First Trimester (1-90 days)

• Fertilization and early embryo formation
• Organ development begins, placenta formation
• Skeletal system development, fetus reaches 15-20 cm

Second Trimester (91-180 days)

• Fetal movements can be detected, udder begins to develop.
• Hair growth on fetus, increased fetal activity
• Rapid fetal growth, slight abdominal enlargement visible

Third Trimester (181-310 days)

• Accelerated fetal growth, obvious abdominal enlargement
• Udder development complete, milk may appear
• Fetal movements decrease, pelvic relaxation begins
• Final preparation for calving

Buffalo Nutrition Management :-

Basic Nutritional Requirements

• Dry Matter Intake: Body weight ka 2.5-3%
• Protein: 12-16% (pregnancy stage ke hisaab se)
• Energy: TDN 55-65%
• Minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium
• Vitamins: A, D, E particularly important

Stage-wise Feeding Strategy :-

Early Pregnancy (1-3 Months)

• Maintain normal diet
• Green fodder: 25-30 kg/day
• Concentrate: 1-2 kg/day
• Mineral mixture: 50-60 gm/day

Mid Pregnancy (4-6 Months)

• Increase concentrate by 0.5-1 kg
• Quality green fodder important
• Calcium supplementation shuru karein

Late Pregnancy (7-9 Months)

• Concentrate: 3-4 kg/day
• Green fodder: 30-35 kg/day
• Special Attention:
• Calcium: 40-50 gm/day
• Phosphorus: 25-30 gm/day
• Salt: 40-50 gm/day

Recommended Feed Composition :-

• Green Fodder: 60% (Maize, Napier, Lucerne)
• Dry Fodder: 20% (Wheat straw, Paddy straw)
• Concentrate: 20% (Commercial feed or homemade)
• Mineral Mixture: As recommended

Buffalo Post-Pregnancy Care (After Calving)

Immediate Care (First 24 Hours)

• Colostrum Feeding: 2-3 liters within first hour
• Uterine Cleaning: Natural expulsion monitor karein
• Water Availability: Fresh clean water readily available
• Body Temperature: Regular monitoring

First Week Care

• Diet Management:
• Light easily digestible feed
• Gradually increase concentrate
• Green fodder high in protein
• Health Monitoring:
• Milk fever signs check karein
• Mastitis prevention
• Uterine infection detection

Milk Production Phase Nutrition

• High Yield Phase:
• Concentrate: 4-5 kg/day
• Green Fodder: 35-40 kg/day
• Mineral Mixture: 60-70 gm/day
• Special Supplements:
• Calcium: 60-80 gm/day
• Salt: 50-60 gm/day

Common Health Issues & Solutions

Nutritional Disorders

• Milk Fever: Calcium deficiency
• Prevention: DCAB diet before calving
• Treatment: Calcium injection
• Ketosis: Energy deficiency
• Symptoms: Weight loss, decreased appetite
• Treatment: Glucose, propylene glycol

Reproductive Health

• Retained Placenta:
• Causes: Mineral deficiency
• Treatment: Veterinary assistance
• Metritis: Uterine infection
• Prevention: Clean calving area
• Treatment: Antibiotics

Practical Tips for Farmers :-

Feeding Schedule

• Morning (6-7 AM): Concentrate + Green Fodder
• Afternoon (12-1 PM): Dry Fodder + Water
• Evening (5-6 PM): Concentrate + Green Fodder
• Night (9-10 PM): Dry Fodder as required

Cost-Effective Feeding Options

• Homemade Concentrate:
• Maize: 35%
• Soybean meal: 20%
• Wheat bran: 25%
• Mineral mixture: 5%
• Molasses: 15%

Local Resource Utilization

• Agricultural by-products use karein
• Seasonal green fodder cultivation
• Silage making for lean periods

Emergency Signs – Immediately Contact Veterinarian

• No milk production after 12 hours
• High fever (104°F+)
• Severe swelling or discharge
• Not eating for 24+ hours
• Difficulty standing or walking

Expected Outcomes with Proper Care

• Milk yield improvement 15-20%
• Next pregnancy success rate 85%+
• Calf survival rate 90%+
• Overall animal health maintenance