Naslov
Characterization and present situation of animal genetic resources in Croatia

Autori
Ivanković, Ante ; Mioč, Boro ; Posavi, Marijan ; Caput, Pavo ; Pranić, Davor ; Vitković, Ante

Izvornik
Stočarstvo (0351-0832) 54 (2000), 3; 191-204

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, kongresno priopcenje, znanstveni

Sažetak
The abundance and variety of the local breeds of the Republic of Croatia have been the consequence of the breeding tradition, as well as of the diversity of climate in which natural and genetic resources have been tried to be used optimally. In the Republic of Croatia 25 local breeds of domestic animals have been noticed, out of which there are five breeds of horses, three of donkeys, four of cattle, six of sheep, three of goats, two of pigs and two breeds of poultry. Intensifying animal production in the last and this century, less productive, autochthonous breeds have been displaced by more productive foreign breeds. Also, war, political and economic relations in the last decade have influenced the significant fall of the total livestock numbers of the Republic of Croatia. The effort to preserve endangered breeds has been made for fifteen years and the first positive results have already been noticed. With the constant financial support of the authorised Ministry, the application of the latest scientific achievements and experiences of the neighbouring countries connected to the mentioned problems have also contributed to this.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Šumarstvo

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