Lice Infestation in Mithun ( Bos frontalis ) of Nagaland

Mithun, a semi-domesticated bovine species living i n the forests of North-East India is known to share some of the helm inths and ticks parasitizing domesticated cattle. The present inves tigation conducted to ascertain lice infestation in mithun revealed ident ification of Linognathus vituli , a sucking louse of cattle. One male mithun calf o ut of 53 animals had infestation with this species. Non-detection of oth er bovine species of lice such as Damalinia bovis and Hematopinus eurysternus in this forest dwelling animal necessitates further study in a lar ger group of animals particularly during winter season.