Reproductive behaviour and genital organs in non pregnant and pregnant mithun (Bosfrontalis)


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Authors

  • H K Bhattacharyya
  • F A Ahmed
  • KM Bujarbaruah

Keywords:

Genitalia palpation, Mithun, Non pregnancy, Reproductive behaviour

Abstract

Female mithuns (57) were observed for external reproductive behaviour and examined per rectum for genitalia palpation including changes in the uterus and ovaries during non pregnant and pregnant stages. The study revealed that reproductive behaviour and changes in the genitalia ofmithun during pregnant and non-pregnant stages were more or less similar to that of cattle with little variations.

 

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Issue

Vol. 76 No. 11 (2006)

Section

Short-Communication

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How to Cite

Bhattacharyya, H. K., Ahmed, F. A., & Bujarbaruah, K. (2011). Reproductive behaviour and genital organs in non pregnant and pregnant mithun (Bosfrontalis). The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 76(11). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAnS/article/view/4464