About The Book

Chapter 1: Background and cultural landscape of mithun

Origin of mithun

Distribution and Population of Mithun

Cultural Significance of Mithun

Chapter 2: Mithun biology, husbandry and production

Mithun Genetics and Genomics

Reproductive Biology and Biotechnological Interventions

Hormonal Dynamics

Semen Preservation and Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Genetic Markers for Reproductive Traits

Habitat and Management Practices

Natural Distribution and Habitat Preferences

Mithun Management in Free Range

Mithun Management in Semi-Intensive System

Housing of Mithun

Management of Bulls

Management of Pregnant Mithun Cows

Care and Management of Calves

Care and Management of Heifer

Nutrition and Supplementation

Requirement of Energy, Protein and Minerals

Mineral Supplementation

Production and Utility of Mithun

Milking Potential of Mithun

Physicochemical Properties of Mithun Milk

Mithun Milk Products

Mithun Hide as a Source of High-Quality Leather

Mithun for Draught Power

Mithun Meat Production

Chapter 3: Haemato-Biochemical Profile of Body Fluid of Mithun

Haemato-Biochemical Profiles of Mithun × Cattle Crossbred

Physical and Bio-Chemical Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid of Mithun

Physical and Biochemical Evaluation of Ruminal Fluid of Mithun

Serum Mineral Profile of Mithun

Chapter 4:Common Diseases of Mithun

Important Bacterial Diseases of Mithun

Microbial Causes of Calf Mortality in Mithun

Important Viral Diseases of Mithun

Prevention and Control of Diseases in Mithun

Chapter 5: Parasitic Diseases of Mithun

Helminth Parasites of Mithun

Epidemiology and Genetic Characterization of Important Helminth Parasites of Mithun

Treatment of Parasitic Infections

Parasitic Disease Management and Control Strategies

Chapter 6: Ectoparasites of Mithun

Tick Infestation in Mithun

Leech Infestation in Mithun

Treatment Measures against Ectoparasites

Chapter 7: Protozoal Diseases of Mithun

Coccidiosis in Mithun

Toxoplasmosis in Mithun

Oriental Theileriosis in Mithun

Anaplasmosis in Mithun

Chapter 8: Production and Deficiency Diseases of Mithun

Chapter 9: Reproductive Diseases of Mithun

Infectious Reproductive Diseases

Non-Infectious Reproductive Disorders

Parasitic Diseases Impacting Reproduction

Female Reproductive Disorders

Male Reproductive Disorders

Chapter 10: Ethno-Veterinary Medicines in Mithun Health Management

Chapter 11: Challenges In Diagnosis of Mithun Diseases

Chapter 12: Mithun Health Management

Chapter 13: Future Scope of Research and Way Forward