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animals. Mithun is a unique and valuable bovine species of the NE Hill Region of India. This species could be an essential component of the sustainable animal production system of the region. Therefore, it is suggested to avoid any kind of interspecies hybridization between Mithun and cattle for any purpose.
Jan 1, 2009 · Mithun (Bos frontalis) is a semi-wild animal which is highly priced among the tribal people of Arunachal Pradesh. This rare livestock is facing threats of extinction. In this paper, attempt has ...
Mar 3, 2020 · “The animals are found in north eastern states, Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh and the Yunnan province of China. According to the 20th Indian livestock census (2019), the total mithun population in the country is 3.9 lakh, which is estimated to constitute between 95 and 98 per cent of the total count in the world,” said Abhijit Mitra, director ICAR-NRC on Mithun.
Jul 23, 2018 · Mithun is reared for its meat and is considered helpful as forests cover grows considerably where mithun roams. According to the study, a typical mithun herd has 50 to 100 animals but only a few ...
Mithun is considered as the pride of Nagaland. This animal plays an important role in the social, cultural and economic life of the local tribal population. The ownership of Mithun is considered as a sign of prosperity and superiority of an individual in the society. Farmers rear Mithun mainly for the meat. Besides, this animal is also used as ...
some folklore, Mithun has been said to be the descendent of the Sun. Different interesting and divergent legends are available on the origin of Mithun among different tribes. Even today, Mithun is used as a holy sacrificial animal to appease the Gods by the tribesman. Mithun, a unique bovine species has a limited geographical distribution. It is
Mar 1, 2023 · Like the Indian Bison, Mithun has a good build, large in size, and has an average weight of 500-650 kg. A Mithun has a characteristic feature on their heads. They have a flat face and broad frontal bones. When viewed from the front, it forms the shape of an inverted triangle.
