where do water buffalo live in the united states
Water buffalo
In 1974 , four water buffalo were imported to the United States from Guam to be studied at the University of Florida . In February 1978 , the first herd arrived for commercial farming . Until 2002 , only one commercial breeder was in the United States . Water buffalo meat is imported from Australia . Until 2011 , water buffalo were raised in Gainesville , Florida , from young obtained from zoo overflow . They were used primarily for meat production , frequently sold as hamburger . Other US ranchers use them for production of high - quality mozzarella cheese . 
In 1974 , four water buffalo were imported to the United States from Guam to be studied at the University of Florida . In February 1978 , the first herd arrived for commercial farming . Until 2002 , only one commercial breeder was in the United States . Water buffalo meat is imported from Australia . Until 2011 , water buffalo were raised in Gainesville , Florida , from young obtained from zoo overflow . They were used primarily for meat production , frequently sold as hamburger . Other US ranchers use them for production of high - quality mozzarella cheese .
In 1974, four water buffalo were imported to the United States from Guam to be studied at the University of Florida. Until 2011, water buffalo were raised in Gainesville, Florida.
In 1974 , four water buffalo were imported to the United States from Guam to be studied at the University of Florida . Until 2011 , water buffalo were raised in Gainesville , Florida , from young obtained from zoo overflow .