Nimari Cow
Striking dual-purpose breed of the Nimar valley, evolved from crossbreeding of Gir and Khillari ancestors
Physical Identification & Anatomy: Nimari Cow
Why Dairy Farmers Choose Nimari Cow:
Total Mixed Ration (TMR) for Nimari Cow
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Animal Characteristics
Daily Balanced Ration (दैनिक संतुलित आहार)
As-Fed Fresh BasisIncome vs Feed Expenditure
- ✓Chop green fodder (1.5–2 cm) and mix thoroughly with dry straw (Bhoosa/Kadbi) to stimulate rumination.
- ✓Divide concentrate pellets into 2 or 3 equal morning/evening feedings rather than feeding all at once.
- ✓Always add 60g chelated mineral mixture daily to prevent silent estrus and retain 300-day lactation.
- ✓Ensure uninterrupted access to 64 Liters of clean, cool drinking water.
Climatic Resilience & Health Profile
- ⚠️Tick-borne theileriosis during hot humid monsoon onset
Breeding & Herd Management Tips
- ✓Maintain the characteristic copper-and-white coat pattern through purebred AI semen
- ✓Feed chopped cotton residue supplemented with leguminous green fodder like cowpea or berseem
- ✓Provide shade and clean water baths during peak summer in the Nimar plains
Subsidies & Pashu KCC Loans for Nimari Cow
Breeding farm support at Rodia Cattle Breeding Farm, Khargone under MP Livestock Development Board
Official Dairy & Animal Husbandry Portals for Nimari Cow
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD)
Official operational guidelines for Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF 3% subvention), and sex-sorted semen subsidies.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) ear-tagging, scientific Ration Balancing Programme (RBP), and automated testing standards.
ICAR - National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR)
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Pashu Kisan Credit Card (Pashu KCC) Portal
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nimari Cow
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