Naslov
Characteristics, protection and preservation of Croatian autochthonous sheep breeds

Autori
Barać, Zdravko ; Mioč, Boro ; Kuterovac, Krešimir ; Pavić, Vesna

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
The summaries for international symposium "Sustainable utilization of indigenous plant and animal genetic resources in the Mediterranean region" / Pehar, Jakov - Mostar : Ege University, 2004, 20-20

Skup
Sustainable utilization of indigenous plant and animal genetic resources in the Mediterranean region

Mjesto i datum
Mostar, Bosna i Hercegovina, 14.10.2004. - 16.10.2004

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Croatian autochthonous sheep breeds; preservation; production characteristics

Sažetak
In the Republic of Croatia, 500 000 sheep are bred in 14 breeds, 6 of which are autochthonous (Lika Sheep, Istrian Milk Sheep, Pag Island Sheep, Dubrovnik Ruda Sheep and Tsigai). The Croatian Livestock Centre keeps the Herdbook of Croatian Autochthonous Sheep Breeds and conducts the Program for Sheep Breeding and Selection in the Republic of Croatia, within which the recording of production characteristics of autochthonous sheep breeds is conducted. In 6 autochthonous sheep breeds, one is considered extremely endangered (Dubrovnik Ruda Sheep), and two are endangered (Istrian Milk Sheep and Tsigai). In preservation of endangered breeds, action plans of preservation have been used (in situ). The Faculty of Agriculture of the University in Zagreb and the Croatian Livestock Centre are conducting the project whose objective is the evaluation of appearance and genetic characteristics of the Croatian autochthonous sheep breeds. Significant assistance in form of financial means from the state budget is provided by the state as incentive.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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