Salient Achievements
Major achievements since Institute establishment
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Whole-genome sequencing of mithun
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Chromosome profiling and genetic characterization (using RAPD, Microsatellite, hdChip, and MASA) of different mithun populations and delineation of the evolutionary relationship of mithun with its wild ancestors, Gaur (Bosgaurus).
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Morphometric-cum-physical characterization of mithun populations of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Manipur.
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Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of mithun and determination of genetic relationship with gaur and other bovine species based on microsatellites and bovine HDchip
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Construction of a draft assembly thorough next-generation sequencing and identification of around 27000 genes in the Mithun genome
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Developed and standardized a protocol for collection and freezing of semen and artificial insemination (AI) in mithun leading to the birth of AI calves in the farm as well as in farmers’ field
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Standardization of semen collection using Eletro-Ejaculation technique
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Superovulation and birth of first AI calf of mithun through Embryo Transfer Technology
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Enhancing reproductive efficiency of mithun using emerging technologies through oestrus synchronization protocols and AI in Mithun.
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Preparation of first-ever R- and C-banded karyotypes of mithun and a Cytogenetic Digital Album of Mithun.
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Muscle transcriptome analysis of mithun of divergent growth performance and identification of differentially expressed genes (BioProject ID PRJNA307305).
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Profiling gut microbiome of Mithun.
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Development and preparation of Area Specific Mineral mixture suitable for mithun based on the information generated by various studies in the Institute.
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Preparation of low-cost nutritious feed blocks for better growth and production in Mithun.
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Identification, chemical analysis, and nutritional evaluation of more than 260 tree leaves/ shrubs available in the NEH region of India for feeding of mithun.
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Development of a method for drying high moisture content agro-industrial by-products (wet cake) for paddy straw incorporated feed block for mithun suitable for feeding of mithun during the lean season
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Development of an alternative semi-intensive system of rearing of mithun and demonstrated in the farm as well as in the framer's field
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Determination of age by Dentition patterns of Mithun under field conditions
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Complete characterization and nutritional profiling of mithun carcass as an alternative source of meat. Mithun meat is low in fat and rich in protein and all essential amino acids.
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Developed value-added milk products, meat products, and leather products.
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Qualitative characterization of mithun milk and meat
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Preparation of various value-added products of mithun milk, meat, and hide for better economic returns of Mithun farmers.
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Important bacterial, viral, and protozoan diseases were identified in Mithun, and control measures were evolved for some of the diseases.
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Developed a health calendar for better veterinary care and prophylaxis of Mithun.