The division of Buffalo Nutrition came into existence with the establishment of the Institute in 1985 with a view to conduct research for improving the productivity of buffaloes for milk, meat and draught. The main emphasis is on to find out the nutritional requirements and develop economical ration for all categories of buffaloes. Various research findings and technologies developed in the division were disseminated to the farmers. Research is also being carried out on various aspects on rumen metabolism with special emphasis on the role of various microorganism in the digestion in the rumen. Mineral nutrition and development of area specific mineral mixture and study of some aspect of feed toxicants and feed technology are also being studied.