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Type traits of Istrian Pramenka in Slovenia compared to Istrian Sheep in Croatia

The aim of the study was to compare type traits of Istrian Pramenka in Slovenia with Istrian Sheep in Croatia. Altogether, 102 ewes of Istrian Pramenka in Slovenia were measured, where 64 of them were adult. Type traits were analysed by the means procedure of the SAS/STAT software. Results shown that adult ewes of Istrian Pramenka in Slovenia achieved lower body weight and wither height compared to ewes of Istrian Sheep from Croatia. On the other hand, Slovenian Istrian Pramenka ewes had higher body lenght, chest depth and chest width compared to Croatian Istrian Sheep ewes. Chest girth and cannon bone circumference were lower in Slovenian Istrian Pramenka compared to Croatian Istrian sheep. The majority of Slovenian Istrian Pramenka ewes had white wool colour with black dots. Large difference in the percentage of completely white wool ewes in Slovenian Ostrian Pramenka compared to Ceoatian Istrian Sheep was found.

Istrian Pramenka; Istrian Sheep; Type traits

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