Mithun,also known as the cattle of the mountain is an important bovine species of Northeastern hill region. This magnificent massive bovine is presently reared under free-range condition in the hill forests.Mithun plays an important role in the socio economic and cultural life of the local tribal population. Presently, this animal is mainly reared for meat, which is considered to be more tender and superior over the meat of any other species. With the dwindling population of Mithun over the years and gradual denudation of free range area along with the biotic and abiotic stress there is urgent need of scientific intervention for proper management as well as conservation if this beautiful hill animal through implementing an effective conservation program . Biotechnologies such as cryopreservation of semen and embryos, coupled with artificial insemination and embryo transfer are important potential tools for the preservation of animal biodiversity .Frozen semen technology offers very potent means of in vitro conservation of male germplasm. In pics: Ngaranchan @Tashar village.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 02:02:40 +0000