Deoni cattle is a native breed of India. It is also known by some other names. Such as Deccani, Dongari, Dongarpati or Surti. Deoni cattle breed originated in the taluks of Basavakalyan, Bidar and Bhalki of Bidar district in Karnataka and adjoining Latur district of Maharashtra state. The name of this breed Deoni is derived from the Deoni Taluka of Latur district of Maharashtra. It is considered as an important dual purpose cattle breed in India. And they are known to be both draft animals and good milk yielders. It is believed that ‘the Deoni cattle has been developed from a strain descended from a mixture of Dangi, Gir and local cattle’. The formation of the head and ears of Deoni cattle, and also of the horns to a certain extent is quite evident of a contribution from the Gir type cattle. Their general conformation and ruggedness are also similar to the Dangi cattle. Deoni cattle crosses with Holstein and Jersey are very good milk yielders. The cattle breed is now quite popular in the tracts of Telangana and adjoining districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.