Parameters of the head are among the most important characteristics of each dog breed. The first morphometric examination of hounds on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina was performed by Laska ...in 1905. Since then, no one has ever conducted morphometric measurements on the Bosnian broken-haired hound - Barak. The breed itself is recognized by the FCI, and described under standard No 155, 1973. As for the head, the standard only describes the length, with no other parameters. The aim of this paper was to determine the basic parameters of the head of the Bosnian broken-haired hound - Barak by conducting zootechnical measurements. The study involved 120 dogs, including 64 males and 56 females, aged from 9 months to 10 years, from the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The total of five parameters of the head was measured on each dog, and four indexes were calculated based on these measurements. This paper is the first analysis of the morphometric characteristics of the head of the Bosnian broken-haired hound Barak, and the results can be used for further detailed description of this breed.
ABSTRACT This paper presents animal genetic resources of Serbia. Breeds of horses, donkeys, cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks, guinea fowls, dogs and bees were ...analyzed. The number of populations these indigenous breeds in Serbia has been shown in this paper. It is proposed that 15 breeds (13 breeds and 2 strains), which are not protected by the Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture of Serbia on animal genetic resources, be included in the Decree in the future, in order to preserve and improve their numbers. An urgent establishment of the animal gene bank of Serbia has been also proposed. It is given a proposal of measures for further activities on the preservation and improvement of the state of animal genetic resources in Serbia.
ABSTRACT Study was conducted on a sample consisting of 38 mouflon horns from hunting grounds in Serbia. The parameters that were analyzed (length of the left horn, length of the right horn, ...circumference of the horns, spread of the horns, color of the horns, ring and curvature) were measured according to the propositions adopted by the The International Council for Game and Wildlife. The aim of the paper was to determine the absolute and mean values of the length of the left horn and of the right horn, the circumference of the horns, span of the horns, annularity and curve of the horns, as well as the existence of mutual dependence between certain parameters of mouflon trophies. Using the method of descriptive statistics, the mean values of the length of the left and right horns were obtained. Results showed that the right horn was slightly more developed in the observed population. Namely, the mean value of the length of the right horn is larger, while the mean values of the circumference of the left and right are almost the same. The results of Pearson's correlation showed a statistically significant positive correlation between certain morphometric parameters of the horns, such as the length of the horns and the circumference of horn in the second and in the third third distance from the base. A positive correlation was also observed between curvature of horns and circumference in the first and second thirds, as well as between curvature of horns and horn span.
The Kangal Shepherd Dog is considered the most common dog breed of Turkish origin. This study investigated variations in ten autosomal microsatellite markers (PEZ01, PEZ03, PEZ05, PEZ06, PEZ08, ...PEZ12, PEZ20, FHC2010, FHC2054 and FHC2079) for the purposes of genetic diversity assessment of the Kangal breed. In addition, the use of markers was assessed in parentage testing and individual identification within the Kangal breed. The microsatellite markers were typed in 51 Kangal dogs. The total number of alleles in the study population was 69. The mean number of alleles per locus was 6.9, and varied from four (FHC2079) to 12 (PEZ12). The polymorphic information content (PIC) ranged from 0.52 (FHC2079) to 0.87 (PEZ12), with the mean value for all loci of 0.717. Power of exclusion (PE) in 10 microsatellites investigated varied between 0.143 (FHC2054) and 0.472 (PEZ08) per locus. In order to determine the efficiency of using microsatellites for individual identification in the Kangal breed, power of discrimination (PD) and matching probability (MP) were calculated for each microsatellite marker. The panel achieved high combined MP (6.77 × 10
) and high combined PD value of 99.99999%. The obtained results may contribute to further recognition of the Kangal breed, and confirm that the investigated microsatellites enable a reliable parentage testing and individual identification of the breed.
ABSTRACT Tazi is a Turkish sighthound breed that has not yet been officially recognized by the world canine organization - Federation Cynologique Internationale(FCI). Research and analysis of ...morphometric parameters are required in order to write an official breed standard and recognize this breed. Previous research on this sighthound breed has shown only average values of individual morphological parameters and differences in them depending on gender, age or place of origin. However, the premise of this research is that there are several different varieties of Tazi, depending on the proportions of the body. Measurement results of 19 morphometric parameters showed that there are statistically significant differences between three sub-populations of Tazi, one with a format index greater than 100, the other with a format index less than 100 and third with a format index equal to 100. Such results are significant for setting the official breed standard in which the proportions of the body characteristic of this breed should be emphasized.
Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) is adaptable to various habitat conditions and is widespread across Europe. The Białowieża Primeval Forest is an area in the moderate zone of lowland Europe and it ...is habitat for different game species. For the purposes of this study, the morphometric parameters of roe deer antlers shot in the Białowieża Primeval Forest by the Russian Czar Nicholas II during his reign (1894-1917) were analysed. Length of left and right beams, circumference of the left and right coronets, circumference of the left and right, length of the first and second tine end of the left and right beams, and inside span were measured and analysed. The results showed that during the imperial roe deer hunts in the period 1894 to 1917 in Białowieża Primeval Forest, individuals of similar morphometric trophy characteristics were hunted. The trophies were, on average, characterized by a slightly longer left beam, uniform beam circumference, coronet circumference, and very similar tine ends lengths.
Europski srnjak (Capreolus capreolus L.) je prilagodljiv različitim uvjetima staništa i rasprostranjen je diljem Europe. Stoljetna šuma Białowieża područje je u umjerenoj zoni nizinske Europe te predstavlja stanište različitoj divljači. U svrhu ovog istraživanja, analizirani su morfometrijski parametri rogova europskih srnjaka odstrijeljenih u stoljetnoj šumi Białowieża od strane ruskog cara Nikole II. tijekom njegove vladavine (1894. – 1917.). Mjerene su i analizirane duljina lijevog roga, duljina desnog roga, opseg lijevog vijenca, opseg desnog vijenca, opseg lijevog roga, opseg desnog roga, duljina vrha prvog i drugog paroška lijevog roga, duljina vrha prvog i drugog paroška desnog roga, unutarnji raspon. Rezultati su pokazali da su se tijekom carskog lova na europske srnjake u razdoblju od 1894. do 1917. u stoljetnoj šumi Białowieża lovile jedinke sličnih morfometrijskih karakteristika trofeja. Trofeji su u prosjeku bili okarakterizirani malo duljim lijevim rogom, jednoličnim opsegom roga, opsegom vijenaca, kao i vrlo sličnim duljinama vrhova parožaka.
Introduction. By the number of litters and puppies per year, the Posavatz hound is the second most common hound breed in Serbia. This hound is intensively used for hunting in Serbia, since these dogs ...show very good working characteristics. The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which the external characteristics of the population in Serbia meet the norms prescribed by the official standard for the breed. Materials and Methods. A total of 251 Posavatz hounds, i.e. 134 adult males and 117 adult females, were included in a morphometric evaluation of the population sub-sample during 2017 and 2018. The basic parameters of height at the withers, body length, chest circumference and head length were measured. The variability of the results obtained was statistically analyzed by Student?s t-test for distribution of the frequencies, while the heterogeneity/homogeneity of the evaluated morphometric parameters within the Posavatz breed was estimated by coefficient of variation. Results and Conclusions. The results showed the studied Posavatz hounds in Serbia are characterized by a proper rectangular body shape. However, the average body height tended to be too low, i.e. more towards the lower limit of the prescribed height at the withers. The morphometric deviations established when comparing the Posavatz hound population in Serbia with the standard for the breed should enlighten the guidelines for sound selective breeding of the Posavatz hound by contributing to decision making by breeders and expert commissions of canine organizations. Overall, this should allow healthy breeding and welfare maintenance throughout generations for this hound breed.
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A survey of the birth and mortality of European Bison (Bison bonasus bonasus L1758) conducted from 2000 to 2018 in two nurseries showed that the females in the first study group had the first mating ...at an average age of 42.54 months, with an interval from 23 to 84.5 months. The average age of the first mated females in the second study group was 31.67 months, with an interval from 39.5 to 66.93 months. The average time between calving for the first group females was 9.95 months, with an interval from 0.5 to 28.5 months. The calving interval for the second group was 8.53 months with variation from 1 to 32 months. The first group had a maximum of seven calves, while the maximum in the second group was 13.A total of 33 calves were born in the first group during the study period, 16 males (48.48%) and 17 females (51.51%), while 40 calves were born in the second group,16 males (40.0%) and 24 females (60.0%).The mortality rate in the first group ranged between 14.3 and 30.0%, with a mortality rate of males of 20 to 60% and for females of 16.66 to 50%. In the second group, the mortality rate was from 9.09 to 23.08%, for males 33.33% and from 11.11 to 25.0% for females. The results indicate that future studies should address greater attention to birth and mortality rates.
Prateći natalitet i mortalitet, u dva stada, u razdoblju 2000.-2018., europskog bizona (Bison bonasus bonasus L. 1758) ustvrđeno je da se prvoj oglednoj skupini prvo parenje krava događa, u prosjeku, s uzrastom od 42,54 mjeseca, uz interval variranja od 23 do 84,5 mjeseci. U drugoj oglednoj skupini uzrast ženskih grla pri prvom parenju bila je prosječno, 31,67 mjeseci s intervalom variranja od 39,5 do 66,93 mjeseci. Međutelidbeni interval u ženskih grla u prvoj skupini bio je, prosječno, 9,95 mjeseci s intervalom 0,5-28,5 mjeseci. U drugoj skupini ovaj je interval prosječno iznosio 8,53 mjeseca uz variranje od 1-32 mjeseca. Kada je riječ o broju teljenja ustvrđeno je da je u prvoj skupini, maksimalan broj teljenja bio 7, a u drugoj skupini 13. Kada je riječ o odnosu spolova oteljene teladi u prvoj je skupini za promatrano razdoblje, oteljeno 33 teleta, 16 muških (48,48 %) i 17 ženskih (51,51%). U drugoj skupini oteljeno je 40 - 16 muških (40,0 %) i 24 ženska (60,0 %) teleta. Mortalitet grla, u promatranom razdoblju, u prvoj skupini kretao se od 14,29 % do 30,0 %. Promatrano po spolovima muških grla se kretalo u granicama od 20,0 % do 60,0 %, a u ženskih grla od 16,66 % do 50,0 %. U drugoj promatranoj skupini mortalitet se kretao u granicama od 9,09 % do 23,08 %. Smrtnost muških grla je bila 33,33 %, a ženskih od 11,11 % do 25,0%.Na osnovu analize dobivenih rezultata jasno je da se proučavanju nataliteta i mortaliteta u populaciji europskih bizona mora pristupiti organiziranije i temeljitije.
The Turkish Mastiff or Aksaray Malakli Dog is a Turkish dog breed not yet officially recognized by the world canine organization - Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). To achieve recognition, ...more research and analysis of the morphometric parameters of this breed are required. Previous research on this breed presented the average values of certain morphological parameters. Measurement results of 20 morphometric parameters showed that there are statistically significant differences in body structure between males and females. Such results are significant for setting the official breed standard in which the proportions of the body characteristic of this breed should be emphasized.
Turski mastif ili aksaray malakli je turska pasmina pasa koju Svjetska kinološka organizacija - Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) još nije službeno priznala. Kako bi ova pasmina bila priznata, potrebna su brojna istraživanja i analiza morfometrijskih parametara ove pasmine. Prethodno istraživanje na ovoj aksaray malakli pasmini pokazalo je prosječne vrijednosti nekih morfoloških parametara. Mjerenje rezultata 20 morfometrijskih parametara pokazalo je da postoje statistički značajne razlike u tjelesnoj strukturi između mužjaka i ženki. Takvi rezultati su značajni za postavljanje službenog standarda pasmine u kojem bi trebalo naglasiti proporcije tjelesnih karakteristika ove pasmine.
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