Nimari
Nimari breed is found in Nimar tract of Narmada valley in Madhya Pradesh comprising Khandwa, Khargon and Barwani districts. Some animals are also found in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. Nimari Animals are very useful and active. Bullocks are known for their draught work but cows are poor milkers. The Nimari breed has originated from crossing of the Gir and the Khillari. Gir breed has contributed to its coat colour, massive body structure and convexity of forehead, and Khillari blood to its hardiness, agility and temper.
Physical Characteristics:
- Nimari cattle are red with large splashes of white on various parts of the body.
- Head is moderately long with a somewhat bulging forehead.
- Horns turning upward and outward and finally backward at the points.
- Ears are moderately long and wide, but are not pendulous.
- Muzzle in many animals is either copper or amber-coloured.
- Dewlap and sheath are moderately developed, though the sheath has the tendency to be pendulous.
- Hump in bulls is well developed and sometimes hangs over.
- Tail is long and thin with the black switch reaching to the ground.
- Hooves are strong and can stand rough wear on stony ground.
- Skin is fine and slightly loose.
- Average milk yield is about 360 kg (range 310 to 495 kg). Average lactation length is 237 days (range 220 and 260 days).
- Milk fat is around 4.9%
