One buffalo can transform the living conditions of a family. Milk can be sold or made into curd or butter. A buffalo costs about a thousand US dollars. A milk giving buffalo or cow is also a symbol of wealth. It is common to see buffaloes bathing in the village pond during the summer heat.
Traffic jams caused by passing herds of goats, sheep, buffaloes and cows are common. It is advisable to be patient and wait politely as the herds cross roads or give you way for passing.