ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF BREEDING TSIGAI SHEEP IN THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH – EAST EUROPE [PDF]
Tsigai is an indigenous sheep breed present in entire Central and South-East Europe. Due to its low meat and milk production number of Tsigai sheep is in a sharp decline.
Nastić Lana +2 more
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Genetic differentiation between the Old and New types of
Two Tsigai sheep populations exist in Serbia: the Old type, called Čokan, and the New type. It is assumed that the New type results from upgrading Tsigai sheep with exotic genetic material.
Vegara Mensur +8 more
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Hungarian indigenous Tsigai, a promising breed for excellent heat tolerance and immunity. [PDF]
The adverse effects of climate change on sheep farming have become more noticeable in recent decades. Extensive efforts have been made to untangle the complex relationship between heat tolerance, animal health, and productivity, also to identify a resilient and economically suitable breed for selection that can be resilient to future climate change ...
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Evaluation of Maternal Genetic Background of Two Hungarian Autochthonous Sheep Breeds Coming from Different Geographical Directions [PDF]
The aim of our research was the evaluation of the maternal genetic background of two Hungarian autochthonous sheep breeds of different geographical origin.
András Gáspárdy +6 more
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Assessment of genetic diversity in main local sheep breeds from Romania using microsatellite markers [PDF]
The state of the local breeds of farm animals is increasingly precarious worldwide because of the aggressive introduction of breeds with improved economical traits.
A. Dudu +6 more
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Reproduction Efficiency and Health Traits in Dorper, White Dorper, and Tsigai Sheep Breeds under Temperate European Conditions [PDF]
The objective of the current pilot study was to evaluate the reproductive performance and health indicators in Dorper, White Dorper, and Tsigai breed ewes managed semi-intensively under European temperate conditions.
D. Gavojdian +5 more
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In Vitro Gene Conservation Status and the Quality of the Genetic Resources of Native Hungarian Sheep Breeds [PDF]
Studies revealed a global loss of genetic resources for local sheep breeds. Therefore, the current study aimed to introduce and highlight the progress made on Hungary’s existing gene conservation program (small Gene Bank). Furthermore, we evaluated breed
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The comparative results of the growing dynamics of the Suffolk x rusty Tsigai hybrids, and rusty Tsigai pure breed young sheep from lambing to weaning are comparatively presented in this paper.
A. VLAIC +6 more
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Determination of Natural Blood Plasma Melatonin Concentration of Tsigai Ewes Characteristic for Gestation and Early Postpartum Period Between Autumnal Equinox and Winter Solstice [PDF]
The aim of this investigation was to measure the natural nocturnal plasma melatonin concentration in gestating and fresh ewes. Studies in humans showed that maternal melatonin had a significant increase as pregnancy progressed and then decreased after ...
András Gáspárdy +5 more
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Bacteriological Quality of Raw Ovine Milk from Different Sheep Farms [PDF]
The primary purpose of this research was to examine the bacteriological properties of raw ovine milk produced by Merino, Tsigai, Dorper, Lacaune, and British Milk Sheep flocks on four sheep farms located in the eastern part of Hungary.
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