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First embryo transfer Mithun calf born at ICAR
Assam Tribune | Dimapur, March 30
The world’s first-ever Mithun calf through embryo transfer technology was born at the National Research Centre on Mithun, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Jharnapani in Nagaland on March 27, a Press release said today.
Mithun (Bos frontalis), a rare bovine of South-east Asia is mainly confined in four different States, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram. Present free range system of Mithun rearing at its natural forest habitat results in considerable inbreeding and cross-breeding with the local cattle thereby resulting in loss of quality Mithun germplasm.
Embryo transfer technology (ETT) being one of the best devices for faster multiplication of quality germplasm, the scientists were working to standardise the techniques for Mithun since the last five years. The programme was initiated by Dr Kishore Kumar Baruah, Principal Scientist and Dr Mohan Mondal, Senior Scientist under the leadership of Dr Chandan Rajkhowa, Director of the Institute.
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