Indian buffaloes hit the catwalk in Haryana state

About 30 buffaloes are to walk a specially-designed ramp - similar to those used by catwalk models - in India's Haryana state, officials say.

The aim is to showcase the rarity of their breed and their high milk yield.

Murrah buffaloes are highly coveted and their owners take a lot of pride in them, officials say.

They say special arrangements are being made for the event as the animals can be highly strung, crowd shy and prone to erratic behaviour.

The event will be held at the Arjun Stadium in Jind town on 22 February.

"We will put barricades along both sides of the ramp and the owners will be asked to accompany their buffaloes on the ramp," director general of Haryana Animal Husbandry Department KS Dangi said.    More