Welcome to National Research Centre on Mithun
About us
The ICAR-National Research Centre on Mithun was established in June 1988 in the state of Nagaland under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to provide impetus on the research work on Mithun (Bos frontalis). Mithun, a ruminant species belonging to the family Bovidae and assumed to be the domesticated form of wild gaur (Bos gaurus) is indigenous to the eastern Himalayas and referred to as the ‘sacrificial ox’ of the North-Eastern Region of India. It plays an important role in the traditions and rituals of the vast tribal population of this region.
ICAR-NRC on Mithun has been playing key roles in the conservation, breeding, and health management of this magnificent species. The scientists of this Institute, in the past 28 years, have generated significant scientific information and developed many farmers’ friendly technologies and a package of practices for making mithun husbandry a sustainable commercial venture.
Success Stories
First Mithun calf born through Artificial Insemination Artificial insemination (AI) technique in Mithun has been standardized and implemented successfully both in farm and field condition at NRC Mithun, Nagaland First Mithun calf under field condition was born on 6 May 2010 using a standardized AI technique at Mithun rearing area of Khonoma village in Kohima district of Nagaland. For AI, we require to have a standardized method of collection of semen and its preservation. The institute has been successfully standardized the collection procedure of semen with an innovative way of spraying urine of estrus females on the dummy cow for attracting the bulls. Moreover, the method of preservation of semen has also been standardized.
Two Mithun cows were synchronised into oestrus by using the protocol developed at the Institute. Cryopreserved semen was used for insemination. The cows have conceived following insemination and one of them gave birth to a healthy male calf. Mr Selie Khate, the proud owner of cows is very happy and now approached us along with the other farmers to continue the programme in their village.
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Ms. Masumi Oota, the First Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries at the Japan Embassy, paid a visit to the ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun Ms. Masumi Oota, the First Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries at the Japan Embassy, paid a visit to the ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun on April 17, 2024. During her visit, Dr. Girish Patil, the Director, provided a concise overview of the institute and its ongoing research endeavors. Additionally, Ms. Oota engaged in fruitful discussions with the institute's scientists, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between Japan and India in the field... |
Dr JC Rana, Country Director - Alliance Bioversity International & CIAT visited NRC on Mithun Dr. Jai C Rana, Country Director-India, Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture, Alliance of Bioversity International, and CIAT, Asia-India Office, New Delhi, visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Phek, April 8, 2024 and discussed about initiating projects on agro-biodiversity and ecosystem services in the region.
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Institute Research Committee (IRC) meeting 2024 The ICAR - National Research Centre on Mithun, Medzhiphema, Nagaland, officially commenced its two-day Institute Research Committee (IRC) meeting on 1st and 2nd April 2024. Dr. Girish Patil, the Chairman and Director of the center, inaugurated the session by extending a warm welcome to distinguished external experts, namely Dr. Arun Kumar Rawat, Former Advisor at DBT, and Dr. A. Bandyopadhyay, Former National Coordinator at NAIP and NASF.
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Dr Girish Patil, S., Director, ICAR – NRC on Mithun Chaired the Inaugural and technical sessions of “Point-of-care testing for tackling AMR with one health perspective” Joint International Workshop on, “Point-of-care testing for tackling AMR with one health perspective” was organized on 25th and 26th March 2024 at ICAR – Central Institute for Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin. The event was organized by ICAR – CIFT in collaboration with ICAR – NIVEDI, Bangalore, ICAR – NRC on Mithun, Nagaland and Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Hassan, Karnataka. The event was funded by Optoelectronics Research Centre for the University of Southampton through the International... |
17th Research Advisory Meeting of ICAR – National Research Centre on Mithun The 17th Research Advisory Meeting of ICAR – National Research Centre on Mithun, Nagaland was organized from 21st to 23rd March, 2024. The meeting was chaired by Dr. M. R. Saseendranath. Members of the Committee included Dr. Amrish Kumar Tyagi, ADG (ANP), ICAR, Dr. Girish Patil, S., Director, ICAR NRCM, Dr. R. B. Sharma, Former National Coordinator, NAHEP, ICAR, Dr. S. Pan, Former Professor, WBUAFS, Dr. A. K. Sangwan, Professor, Veterinary College, Jalukie, Dr. Reena Arora, Principal Scientist... |
