In this study we examined the prevalence of scrapie resistant and susceptible haplotypes and genotypes in Hungarian Tsigai sheep. The reason for the study is to examine the frequencies of the different genotypes, and to ...

The Hungarian native Tsigai breed is an old, independent long-tailed sheep breed originating in Asia Minor. The breed appeared in Hungary at the end of 18th century. After the end of 19th century, significant breeding ...

Since the domestication of dogs they have undergone genetic changes. The first selection was based on their abilities. Dogs that had strong powerful hind legs were used for races in the desert, the obedient and herding ...

In developing nations, meat of all types offers a means for reducing malnutrition and increasing food security while by those in the developed world, red meat, especially of ruminant origin is often viewed as a culprit in ...

Production of beef and milk is increasingly becoming an important economic sector because of the greater interest and need for these products. Therefore the selection is aimed to create early maturing and productive animals.

The aim of this study is to give detailed illustration of the breeding strategies employed at a small commercial breeding stud farm, and also to give a general overview of the Breeding Strategies that are in use and that ...

The Norwegian Fjord Horse is known as one of the world’s oldest horse breeds. It has maintained its characteristics through years of pure breeding, much aided in an early stage by the shielded geographic location of its ...