International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danubian RegionAnnual Meetings, 12-14- June 2008, Kozard, Hungary
Preservation and use of farm animal genetic resources in Croatia
Caput P., Ivankovi A.
Introduction
z Protection of the autochthonous breeds (6 species) have got the permanent character
z Today is focus on:a) genetic characterization purpose of reliable inventarisartion national autochthonous breedsb) program of commercial useaim of integral benefits these breeds. z very small population are acquainted with the problem in establishing of
efficient programs of economic use
Inventarisation (25 breeds, 2008)
Cattle : Istrian cattleSlavonian-syrmian Podolian cattleBushaSheep: Cres Island sheepDalmatain PramenkaDubrovacka Ruda sheepIstrian sheepKrk Island sheepLika PramenkaPag Island sheepRab Island sheepCigajaGoat: Croatian White goatCroatian Spotted goat
Horse: Posavina horseCroatian ColdbloodMurinsulaner horseLipica horseDonkey:Littoral Dinaric donkeyNorthern Adriatic donkeyIstrian donkeyPig: Black Slvonian pigTuropolje pigPolutry: Zagorje turkeyCroatian hen
AUTOCHTHONOUS CATTLE BREEDSz autochthonous cattle breeds involved the program of protection in
the beginning nineties of XX. centuries, except Busha whose protection approach few years ago
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Istrian cattlez one of first protection programs of autochthonous breedsz in situ protection programz collected and deposited sperms and embryo z several tens of disposable cows (110 cows) grow on several
hundred reproductive available animals (430 cows) z finished genetic and morphometric inventoryz own breeding programz starts the program economic use of Istrian cattle through
production of ''meat from Istrian cattle'' which includes all subjects in the production chain (breeder - consumer).
Slavonian Syrmian Podolian cattlez last years observes establishing new herds z worth mentioning establish the herd in the Nature park ''Lonjsko field'' z it is necessary will address the larger attention on the management of genetic
structure (the raising in the relation). z increase interest for breeding Slavonian Syrmian Podolian cattle
Bushaz before five years are included into protection program, z collected the initial genetic material,z deposited sperms more bull, z we observe positive trend and interest of breeders for this breed, z necessary is establish active cooperations with neighbouring
countries on exchanges the experience (eventually genetic material) z programs of the economic activation - can start operating when sizes
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z mostly in production competitivez sheep production bases just on them.
z Pag Island sheep, Dalmatian Pramenka, Lika pramenka, IstrianSheep, Cres Island sheep, Dubrovacka Ruda sheep, Rab Island sheep, Cigaja in the economic function (milk, cheese, meat),
z exterior, genetic and production traits has been determined z endangered autochthonous sheep breeds is Dubrovacka Ruda sheep
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AUTOCHTHONOUS GOAT BREEDSCROATIAN WHITE GOATCROATIAN SPOTTED GOAT
z economically are activez Croatian Spotted goats are under the selection controlz Croatian White goats entry of selection controlz not in the group of the endangered autochthonous breeds
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AUTOCHTHONOUS DONKEY BREEDSz three autochthonous donkey breeds (Littoral-dinaric donkey,
North-adriatic donkey and Istrian donkey). z Littoral-dinaric donkey - most numerousz North-adriatic donkey and Istrian donkey are in group critically
endangered breedsz in situ programs (the registration, monitoring and incentives).z poorly reproductively situation z in 2007 year of 734 female ass - 145 newborn offspring (HSC, 2008).
AUTOCHTHONOUS PIG BREEDSBlack Slavonian pigTuropolje pig z in situ programmez established breeding associations z protections of Turopolje pig respects and practices the traditional method of pasturez necessary economic breed affirmations - establishment more of nucleus herdz Black Slavonian pig is active in programs of economic use (Kulen)
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AUTOCHTHONOUS POLUTRY BREEDSz Zagorje turkey z Croatian hen
z Croatian hen is in the starting phase of establishment of base flocksz population of Zagorje turkey is more stablez designed programs of economic use
Characterisation
z Exterior,z Production,z Genetic:z Blood and milk protein polymorphisms,z Blood-groups,z DNA.
Gen Bankz Initial activities,z Statusz Public interest,z Governmentz Locations CAI (4)z Contentz priorities
z Management constant monitoringz Coordination authority (HSC)
THE ECONOMIC UTILISATION
z Pag Island sheep Pag sheep cheesez Lika or Dalmatian Pramenka production of lamb meatz Istrian, Cres or Rab Island sheep mediterranean lamb meat and
milk (cheese)z Black Slavonian pig original kulenz Posavina horse special meat productsz Ass milk nutritive and therapeutic values foal sausagez Istrian cattle meat of Istrian cattlez Zagorje turkey turkey meat
SIGN OF PRODUCT PROTECTION
z Procedures of certification of productsz Geographical areaz (Protected Geographical Indication)
z Originz (Protected Designation of Origin)
Ecological and cultural, social and historical values, ancient less productive breeds
z maintaining the habitat landscapez integral part of rural developmentz in program of traditional and cultural manifestationsz in tourist programs
Breeders associations
z Stimulate connecting the breeder trough breeder associationsz Breeders active contribution in realization of conservative programsz Exchange experience and genetic material
International cooperation
z Croatia have more transboundary breeds (Murinsulaner horse, Slavonia-syrmian Podolian cattle, Istrian sheep, )
z needy international projects
CONCLUSIONS
z Croatia takes care about genetic heritagez were animated the wider audience about the disappearance of
authentic genotype created positive atmospherez expert and scientific institutions are integrated in protection programsz stopped negative trends (improved situation in most endangered
autochthonous breeds)z realised exterior, production and genetic characterisationz provided permanent state financial support
Thank you for your attention!
Preservation and use of farm animal genetic resources in CroatiaIntroductionInventarisation (25 breeds, 2008)AUTOCHTHONOUS CATTLE BREEDSIstrian cattleSlavonian Syrmian Podolian cattleBushaCharacterisationGen BankTHE ECONOMIC UTILISATIONSIGN OF PRODUCT PROTECTIONEcological and cultural, social and historical values, ancient less productive breedsBreeders associationsInternational cooperationCONCLUSIONSThank you for your attention!