author(s)
Dr. Neithono Kuotsu, Dr. Keneisezo Kuotsu, Dr. Keneisevono Kipu, Dr. Hridayesh Prasad and Dr. Gunjun Das

abstract
Mithun (Bos frontalis) is a unique ruminant found mainly in subtropical rainforest of North-Eastern Hill Region (NEHR) of India. This unique livestock species is also found in Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, China and Malaysia and considered to be a descendent of wild gaur. Presently there is very little work done regarding the mineral deficiency status of Mithun, Therefore, a study on the mineral status of feeds, fodders and animals is worthwhile in identifying deficient minerals and advocating suitable corrective measures for good health, optimum production and reproductive performance. In this study the serum macro-mineral namely Calcium, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium and its biochemical concentrations in Mithuns were estimated by digestive procedure of mineral estimation by dividing the animals into four groups based on the clinical status of the animals, the study revealed no significant deficiency of macro minerals among the four groups of animals examined.