Mithun - An Important Bovine Species of Indian Origin

Gupta, Neelam; Gupta, S. C.; Verma, Nishant; Pundir, R. K.; Joshi, Bhavendu; Nivsarkar, A. E.; Sahai, R.

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“…Their body weights were intermediate between the Siri and the Mithun. Information on the body weights of the Mithun in the literature ranged from 400-500 kg (Gupta et al 1996) to as heavy as one tonne (Winter et al 1984). The Jatshas were heavily built and powerful draft animals and the Jatshams were a little lighter than their male counterparts.…”

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Characterisation of the Siri breed and the Mithun cross Siri in Bhutan

Phanchung

Roden

1996

Anim. Genet. Resour. Inf.

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SummaryThe authors describe the evolution, morphological characteristics, body weights, body measurements and production performance of three indigenous cattle breeds in Bhutan, namely the Siri, Mithun cross Siri (Jatsha for male and Jatsham for female) and first backcross hybrids (Yangka for male and Yangkum for female). The data was collected through a sample survey which was conducted in Lobesa block of Thimphu district in April/May 1995 near the Natural Resources Training Institute (NRTI). Observations were recorded from 44 Siri (22 bulls and 22 cows), 10 Mithun cross Siri (5 Jatshas and 5 Jatshams) and 8 first backcross hybrids (5 Yangkas and 3 Yangkums). The aim of this breed description is to assist in developing the future conservation strategies of the indigenous breeds in Bhutan.

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Section: Body Weights Of Jatsha and Jatshammentioning

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Characterisation of the Siri breed and the Mithun cross Siri in Bhutan

Phanchung

Roden

1996

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“…Mithun is a hybrid of Wild Gaur (Bison) and domestic cattle Bos indicus [3]. Similar to its hybrid morpho-metric features appear in it as strong built up of body similar to Bison and people friendly behavior like domesticated Bos indicus.…”

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Bos Frontalis (Mithun): A Flagship Semi-Domesticated Mammal and Its Potential For ‘Mithun Husbandry’ Development in Arunachal Pradesh, India

Chavan¹

2018

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Objective: To determine the current status and importance of implementation of rapid action plan for scientific rearing of ruminant bovine Bos frontalis in North East especially in Arunachal Pradesh. Study Outline and Methods:In year 2017 formal structured and semi-structured interviews of local people were conducted to gather the information. Based on the information some models and suggestions for development of Mithun Husbandry are suggested as concrete measures, instead of its free range rearing or partial domestication. Results:The Mithun have been proved as untamed potential of North East India but without any major action plan for its prevention from steady extinction. Some of the possible measures for domestication of Mithun are suggested to boost the economy of locals and India in Total. Conclusion:Mithun is an untamed potential animal that need to be explored by scientific domestication before its slow and steady extinction in progress from NE states of India. Mithun popular name of Bos frontalis a hybrid ruminant bovine developed some 8000 years back still remained in semi-domesticated conditions and it is being used in all major four states of North East states India as a rich quality source of animal proteins in the beef form. Comparatively very scanty measures have been taken for its domestication in scientific and sustainable way that is possible by Mithun Husbandry development in large scale in the North East states. The Mithun have been proved as untamed potential of North East India but without any major action plan for its prevention from steady extinction. Some of the possible measures for domestication of Mithun are suggested to boost the economy of locals and India in Total.

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“…The Indian gaur (Bos gaurus); also known as the ''Indian bison'' and as the ''gayal'' is the wild ancestor of mithun (Rajkhowa et al, 2005). Chromosomally, gaur and mithun are identical (Gupta et al, 1999). Mithun (Bos frontalis), the gift of rich biodiversity, play an important role in their livelihood.…”

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Quality Evaluation of Meat from Adult Male Mithun (Bos frontalis)

mliani¹,

Chauhan²,

Mitra³

et al. 2019

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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The present study was conducted to study the physico-chemical and functional properties of mithun (Bos frontalis) meat. Mithun were reared under semi-intensive system at ICAR-National Research Centre on mithun farm, Medziphema, Nagaland, India, located between 25º54´30´´ North latitude and 93º44´15´´ East longitude, at an altitude range from 250-300 m mean sea level. Male mithun (age 4-7 years) with good body condition (score 5-6) were selected from the mithun farm which were maintained under similar housing, feeding and other managemental conditions. Mithun meat was obtained from Longissimus dorsi muscle and the physico-chemical characteristics viz., pH, myoglobin, salt soluble protein, water soluble protein; myofibrillar fragmentation index, muscle fibre diameter, shear force and nutritional composition viz., proximate composition, calorific value and functional properties like water holding capacity were studied and was also subjected for sensory evaluation. The ultimate pH of the meat was recorded to be 5.78±0.05. Moisture, Protein, fat, ash content of adult male mithun meat was 73.66±0.35, 23.87±0.86, 0.66±0.10, 1.07±0.04 respectively. Physicochemical and functional properties of adult male mithun meat shows that mithun meat was dark red in colour having a desirable water holding capacity, myofibrillar fragmentation index, salt soluble and water soluble protein. Panellists gave higher scores for all the sensory attributes which shows that mithun meat is highly preferred and relished by the consumers.

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Mithun - An Important Bovine Species of Indian Origin

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Characterisation of the Siri breed and the Mithun cross Siri in Bhutan

Characterisation of the Siri breed and the Mithun cross Siri in Bhutan

Bos Frontalis (Mithun): A Flagship Semi-Domesticated Mammal and Its Potential For ‘Mithun Husbandry’ Development in Arunachal Pradesh, India

Quality Evaluation of Meat from Adult Male Mithun (Bos frontalis)

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