Nimari breed of cattle is identified as copper coloured with patches of white in their skin.
This breed type is also known as Khargaon, Khargoni and Khurgoni. It is a striking draught breed of central India. Nimari is named after its place of origin (Nimar region of Madhya Pradesh). Its breeding path can be traced to Khargaon (West Nimar) and Badwani districts of Madhya Pradesh.
A small number of pure-bred animals are also found in nearby districts of Maharashtra. It is believed to have originated from crossing of Gir and Khillar breeds. They inherit the characteristics of both Gir and Khillar.
They are red in colour with large white splashes and they possess massive body, convex forehead, and they have horns that resembles Gir breed.
Nimari has horns which usually emerge in a backward direction starting from the outer angles of the poll, similar to type present in Gir cattle, that turns upward, outward and finally inward. Nimari has inherited its hardness, agility and temper from Khillar. Nimari is prized possession primarily meant for draught work.
These animals are preserved chiefly for agricultural operations with occasional use in transportation. Average lactating capacity of these breed is 767 Kg per lactation with a range of about 600-954 Kg per lactation. The possess an average milk fat% of 4.9.
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