ArticleAnimal bioscience2021
Mithun (Bos frontalis): the neglected cattle species and their significance to ethnic communities in the Eastern Himalaya - A review.
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- Hematological reference intervals and the influence of season, sex, age, and management on mithun (Bos frontalis).Tropical animal health and production · 2026Article
- A comprehensive review on Mithun (Bos frontalis): a keystone species in sustainable livelihoods of the eastern Himalayas and Indo-Burma region.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Review
- Humoral and cytokine responses to a heterologous goatpox vaccine in Mithun (Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- Evaluation of genetic diversity and selection signals in gayal populations across four countries through whole-genome resequencing.Stress biology · 2025Article
- Development of a novel body condition score index for Indian mithun (Bos frontalis) and its validation by ultrasonography: a simple objective tool for rapid health appraisal.Tropical animal health and production · 2025Article
- Multi-omics reveals the mechanism of quality discrepancy between Gayal (Bos frontalis) and yellow cattle beef.BMC genomics · 2025Article
- Integrating metabolomics and transcriptomics to analyze differences in muscle mass and flavor formation inFrontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Impact of different production systems on the slaughter performance and meat quality of gayal (Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Article
- Current Status and Conservation Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in Bhutan.Veterinary sciences · 2023Review
- Agrobiodiversity and agroecological practices in 'jhumscape' of the Eastern Himalayas: don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.Biodiversity and conservation · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis review consolidates the available information on the socio-economic and ecological significance of Mithun in the lives of ethnic communities in the Eastern Himalaya.
methodsStandard guidelines were followed for the review and data collection was carried out at three stages; literature search, literature screening, and literature review and analysis.
resultsRecords indicate a long association of Mithun with the ethnic groups. Mithun serves as a symbol of pride and local currency for barter trade in the ethnic society. Its utilities range from being used as a bride price to settling legal disputes. Several cultural festivals and local ceremonies are celebrated around this bovine. Due to its semi-wild nature, this animal also has an ecological role to conserve broad leaf sub-tropical forests. However, it remains neglected and has not received policy attention, leading to a stagnated growth. The institutions for Mithun research and development are also weak. Furthermore, the species is under threat from new diseases and habitat alteration triggered by climate change.
conclusionFounded on the current state of knowledge, there is a need for institutional development, strengthening institutional linkages, and promoting regional cooperation among Mithun rearing countries for further research and development of this unique cattle.
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