Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes

[6] CIRB makes high-quality semen available for buffalo breeding at a very low cost to India's farmers.

[10] It came into existence on 1 February 1985 when the Progeny Testing Bull Farm Hisar, which was earlier part of the Government Livestock Farm, Hisar, was transferred from the Government of Haryana state to the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for research on buffaloes (CIRB).

On 11 December 1987, a sub-campus near the Bir Dosanjh Wildlife Sanctuary at Nabha in Patiala District was opened, to undertake research on the Nili-Ravi breed of buffalo found in Punjab.

It also networks with other institutes to undertake research, and collate and disseminate information on the 10 recognised breeds of the Indian river buffalo: Bhadawari, Banni, Jafarabadi, Marathwadi, Mehsana, Murrah, Nagpuri, Nili-Ravi, Pandharpuri, Surti, and Toda and Swamp buffalo found in Assam.

Buffalo milk is a richer source of phosphorus, vitamin A, protein and contains high levels of natural antioxidants.

[12] There are 41 scientists, 45 technicians, 71 support and 20 administrative staff conducting research, testing, and training.

Another annual Buffalo mela is held at the Bir Dosanjh subcampus every year on 11 December.