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Molecular identification of and in the mithun () from north-east India.

J Parasit Dis

September 2017

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Papumpare, Arunachal Pradesh India.

and are common pathogenic nematode parasites of mithun (). Species identification by morphological features was confirmed by molecular identification of and The internal transcribed spacer-2 (ITS-2) region and beta tubulin gene of were polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplified and sequenced. ITS-2 sequence analysis showed 100% homology with other isolates of and 83% identity with and , respectively.

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Physical examination of semi-domesticated, free ranging mithuns () during an animal health check-up and treatment camp organized at Khuwangleng village in the Champhai district of Mizoram, India and adjacent to Myanmar Border revealed presence of unusually large blood engorged ticks attaching to the dewlap and inner aspects of thighs. On the basis of morphological study, the ticks were found indistinguishable from female . Prevalence rate of the tick species in mithuns living in the forests was 9.

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The present observation was recorded at National Research Centre on Mithun, Jharnapani from May 2010 to September 2012. A total of 15 mithun calves, which died in and around Jharnapani, were attended and detailed post-mortem examination was carried out. Out of these, five calves (33.

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Mithun (Bos frontalis) is mostly utilized for meat purpose by the local tribal people of north eastern hilly region of India. Meat born diseases are very important issues for the people of these areas from the public health point of view. In order to realize the issues, the serological prevalence of Toxoplasmosis was carried out as per ELISA kit (CHEKIT* TOXOTEST, IDEXX Laboratory, USA) to find out Toxoplasma gondii antibody.

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The present study was undertaken to assess the relationship between the scrotal circumference and testicular parameters with body weight and age in Tho Tho bulls (Bos indicus), which were maintained at around the villages of National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR), Jharnapani, Nagaland, India. A total of 32 Tho Tho bulls were selected and divided into four groups according to their age and each group consisted of 8 bulls, namely, Group I: 18-24 months (n = 8), Group II: 25-36 months (n = 8), Group III: 37-48 months (n = 8), and Group IV: 49 months and above (n = 8). The scrotal circumference and testicular parameters were measured with caliper and tape and age of animals was calculated with dental formula.

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The present study was undertaken to assess the effect of taurine on sperm motility, viability, total sperm abnormalities, acrosomal and plasma membrane integrity, enzymatic profiles such as reduced glutathione (GSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT), and biochemical profiles such as cholesterol efflux and malondialdehyde (MDA) production. A total of 50 ejaculates were collected twice a week from 8 mithun bulls, and semen was split into 4 equal aliquots and diluted with the TEYC extender. Group 1: semen was without additives (control); groups 2 to 4: semen was diluted with 25 mM, 50 mM, and 100 mM of taurine, respectively.

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Technologies for conservation and propagation of genetic resources in the Mithun (Bos frontalis), a rare semi-wild bovine species of Southeast Asia. Successful cryopreservation of Mithun semen would provide a potential vehicle to address above issue. To date, information on characteristics of Mithun ejaculates is not available and there are no reports of birth of live offspring using cryopreserved Mithun semen collected using AV method.

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The role of growth hormone (GH) in postnatal somatic growth is well established. Its basal level and relation to growth performance in different age group mithun (Bos frontalis), a semiwild ruminant has not been characterized until now. To estimate the normal blood GH level and also to assess the influence of age and body weight (BW) on blood GH level in captive mithuns, a total of 65 female mithuns was divided into six age groups (group I, 0-6 months; group II, >6-12 months; group III, >1-2 years; group IV, >2-2.

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The objectives of the study were to evaluate the oestrus behaviour and to determine the timing of ovulation in relation to onset of oestrus and the pre-ovulatory LH surge in mithun (Bos frontalis). For this purpose, the blood samples collected at 15-min intervals for 9 h period following onset of oestrus and thereafter, at an interval of 2 h till 4 h post-ovulation for three consecutive cycles from 12 mithun cows were assayed for plasma LH and progesterone. Ovulation was confirmed by palpation of ovaries per rectum at hourly intervals.

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A study was undertaken to determine the effective dosage of GH-releasing hormone (GRF) required to produce blood GH response in mithun (Bos frontalis), a semi-wild ruminant species. For the purpose, 12 mithuns averaging 11.5 months of age and 146 kg body weight (BW) were randomly assigned to receive GRF (n = 12), administered at 0 (normal saline), 5, 10 and 20 mug per 100 kg BW.

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Oxytocin is a key hormone involved in milk ejection. It plays a key role in regulation of reproductive cyclicity in female mammals by taking part in the process of luteolysis. Determination of oxytocin is, therefore, important for studying the control of its secretion and its role in reproduction of the mithun.

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As an alternative to radioimmunoassays, a simple, highly sensitive and quick enzymeimmunoassay (EIA) for determination of 13,14-dihydro-15-keto-PGF(2alpha) (PGFM) in blood plasma of mithun (Bos frontalis; bovine) on microtitreplates using second antibody coating technique and PGFM-horseradish peroxidase as a label has been developed. The wells of the microtitreplate were coated with affinity-purified goat IgG (antirabbit IgG) that binds the hormone specific antibody. The EIA was carried out directly in 20microl plasma.

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To investigate the effects of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) administration on the patterns of GH and LH secretion in growing female mithuns, 12 mithuns within the age group of 10-12 months of age were divided into two groups (treatment and control groups) of six each in such a way that average body weight between the groups did not differ significantly (P>0.05). Both the groups were administered i.

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Behavioral estrous signs can predict the time of ovulation in mithun (Bos frontalis).

Theriogenology

September 2006

Animal Physiology Division, National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR), Jharnapani, Medziphema, Nagaland-797 106, India.

The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship of different behavioral estrous signs and time of ovulation to identify if behavioral estrous sign(s) can be used as predictor of time of ovulation in mithuns. Data were collected for 54 ovulations from 16 mithuns. The animals were monitored for onset of estrus by observing different behavioral estrous signs at 2 h interval and bull parading thrice a day for 30 min and were further confirmed by plasma progesterone profile.

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The objectives of this study were (1) to establish the characteristics of estrus behavior in mithun cows (n = 12) and (2) to determine the relationships between this behavior and the plasma concentrations of estradiol-17beta (E2), total estrogen, and progesterone. Estrus was detected by visual observations of estrus signs, per recta examination of genitalia and bull parading thrice a day for three consecutive cycles. Among the behavioral signs of estrus, the cow to be mounted by bull (100%) was the best indicator of estrus followed by standing to be mounted (92%).

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The aim of the present study was to investigate what, if any, diurnal changes occur in blood metabolites in relation to plasma growth hormone (GH) and feeding time among mithun (Bos frontalis), a semi-wild ruminant. Blood samples were collected at hourly intervals during a 24 h span from 6 mithun heifers (averaging 2.5 yr of age and averaging 230 kg in weight) that were fed twice a day at 11:00 and 16:00 h.

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Relationship between plasma growth hormone concentrations and temperament in mithuns (Bos frontalis).

Horm Behav

February 2006

Animal Endocrinology Laboratory, National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR), Jharnapani, Medziphema, Via DIMAPUR, Nagaland-797 106, India.

The aim of the present study was to verify whether or not plasma growth hormone (GH) concentrations are correlated with temperament in mithuns (Bos frontalis), a semiwild ruminant. Therefore, a total of 69 female mithuns from four different strains, viz., Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Manipur, were divided into six age groups (Group I, 0-6 months; Group II, >6-12 months; Group III, >1-2 years; Group IV, >2-2.

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Secretion patterns of luteinizing hormone in growing mithuns (Bos frontalis).

Reprod Biol

July 2005

Animal Endocrinology Laboratory, National Research Centre on Mithun (ICAR), Jharnapani, Medziphema, Via DIMAPUR, Nagaland-797 106, INDIA.

Article Synopsis
  • The study focused on the secretion patterns of luteinizing hormone (LH) in six 1-year-old female mithuns, assessing their ovarian status over a six-week period through plasma progesterone measurements.
  • The results revealed that mithuns had a consistent average of 5 LH pulses every 9 hours, with pulse amplitudes varying but not affected by time or differences among the individuals.
  • Notably, LH levels and pulse amplitudes were positively correlated with body weight, indicating that these characteristics may differ from those observed in other ruminants like cattle, as LH pulses did not signify an approaching puberty in mithuns.
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A 24 h secretion pattern of luteinizing hormone (LH) was not available in mithun (Bos frontalis), a semi-wild ruminant. To characterize the 24 h LH profiles, six female mithun calves (age 7.8 +/- 0.

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The objective of this study was to develop and validate a simple and highly sensitive enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for LH determination in mithun plasma on microtitreplates using the biotin-streptavidin amplification system and the second antibody coating technique. Biotin was coupled to LH and used to bridge between streptavidin-peroxidase and immobilized antiserum in competitive assay. The EIA was carried out directly in 20 microL mithun plasma.

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A study was conducted in May 2003 to characterize plasma growth hormone (GH) pattern in growing mithuns (Bos frontalis), a rare semi-wild ruminant. Six mithun calves averaging 235 day of age and 124 kg were maintained in semi-intensive system and group-fed once daily. Animals gained at a mean rate of 0.

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To assess the changes of plasma growth hormone (GH) and secretion patterns of GH and luteinizing hormone (LH) during growth in buffaloes, six growing female Murrah buffalo calves (mean age 6+/-0.9 months and body weight 66+/-6 kg) were selected. Plasma samples were collected twice a week for 52 weeks for GH and LH assay.

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