TY  - CONF
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Tarić, Elmin
AU  - Čalović, Sara
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Paskaš, Snežana
AU  - Bjedov, Siniša
AU  - Cekić, Bogdan
AU  - Rašeta, Mladen
AU  - Savić, Mila
PY  - 2024
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3678
AB  - This overview highlights the significance of conserving the Tsigai sheep, an old native
transboundary breed, and emphasizes the importance of conducting a longitudinal assessment
of its population status. The analysis of the FAO statistical database and the national sheep
yearbooks over a 15-year period reveals fluctuations in the population size of Tsigai sheep in
the Republic of Serbia. Several factors, including bio-geographic, agro-economic, sociocultural
and others, have influenced Tsigai sheep management. The observed population
dynamics show a low point in 2009 with 1788 evidenced individuals, followed by a fluctuating
increase, reaching its peak in 2023 with 5865 evidenced individuals in Serbia. It's noted that the
breed has an endangered status if the total population size falls below 10,000 breeding ewes
according to national and international regulations. Although the population has stabilized in
recent years, this breed in the Republic of Serbia is still categorized as endangered and
vulnerable. Challenges to the population include uncontrolled crossbreeding with more
productive breeds like Ille de France, Würtemberg and Suffolk. Economic and demographic
reasons, contributing to this with erosion of the population, being a significant concern. Despite
economic factors, the importance of conserving Tsigai sheep is underscored by cultural,
historical and heritage considerations. Long-term supportive measures are deemed essential not
only for economic reasons but primarily to ensure the survival of the breed, reflecting its
cultural, historical and heritage value
PB  - Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
C3  - Winter School Animal biotechnology, Nitra,  February 1st, 2024
T1  - Past, present and future of the Tsigai sheep. Win or lose?
SP  - 38
EP  - 38
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3678
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Becskei, Zsolt and Tarić, Elmin and Čalović, Sara and Gáspárdy, András and Paskaš, Snežana and Bjedov, Siniša and Cekić, Bogdan and Rašeta, Mladen and Savić, Mila",
year = "2024",
abstract = "This overview highlights the significance of conserving the Tsigai sheep, an old native
transboundary breed, and emphasizes the importance of conducting a longitudinal assessment
of its population status. The analysis of the FAO statistical database and the national sheep
yearbooks over a 15-year period reveals fluctuations in the population size of Tsigai sheep in
the Republic of Serbia. Several factors, including bio-geographic, agro-economic, sociocultural
and others, have influenced Tsigai sheep management. The observed population
dynamics show a low point in 2009 with 1788 evidenced individuals, followed by a fluctuating
increase, reaching its peak in 2023 with 5865 evidenced individuals in Serbia. It's noted that the
breed has an endangered status if the total population size falls below 10,000 breeding ewes
according to national and international regulations. Although the population has stabilized in
recent years, this breed in the Republic of Serbia is still categorized as endangered and
vulnerable. Challenges to the population include uncontrolled crossbreeding with more
productive breeds like Ille de France, Würtemberg and Suffolk. Economic and demographic
reasons, contributing to this with erosion of the population, being a significant concern. Despite
economic factors, the importance of conserving Tsigai sheep is underscored by cultural,
historical and heritage considerations. Long-term supportive measures are deemed essential not
only for economic reasons but primarily to ensure the survival of the breed, reflecting its
cultural, historical and heritage value",
publisher = "Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra",
journal = "Winter School Animal biotechnology, Nitra,  February 1st, 2024",
title = "Past, present and future of the Tsigai sheep. Win or lose?",
pages = "38-38",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3678"
}

Becskei, Z., Tarić, E., Čalović, S., Gáspárdy, A., Paskaš, S., Bjedov, S., Cekić, B., Rašeta, M.,& Savić, M.. (2024). Past, present and future of the Tsigai sheep. Win or lose?. in Winter School Animal biotechnology, Nitra,  February 1st, 2024
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra., 38-38.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3678

Becskei Z, Tarić E, Čalović S, Gáspárdy A, Paskaš S, Bjedov S, Cekić B, Rašeta M, Savić M. Past, present and future of the Tsigai sheep. Win or lose?. in Winter School Animal biotechnology, Nitra,  February 1st, 2024. 2024;:38-38.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3678 .

Becskei, Zsolt, Tarić, Elmin, Čalović, Sara, Gáspárdy, András, Paskaš, Snežana, Bjedov, Siniša, Cekić, Bogdan, Rašeta, Mladen, Savić, Mila, "Past, present and future of the Tsigai sheep. Win or lose?" in Winter School Animal biotechnology, Nitra,  February 1st, 2024 (2024):38-38,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3678 .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Kárpáti, Edina
AU  - Fürlinger, Dóra
AU  - Pleskó, Anikó Móczáné
AU  - Gulyás, László
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2954
AB  - A new field of research in reproductive biology was heralded by the discovery of
melatonin in 1958. The concentration of melatonin follows light-dark cycles with
significantly higher concentrations during darkness. The authors present the importance
of the melatonin protein hormone by focusing on the reproductive processes in
domestic sheep. In their literature review, they report that sheep melatonin levels show
daily and seasonal rhythms. In sheep as a seasonal breeder and short-day animal species,
seasonal increases in melatonin production stimulate sexual activity. The authors
describe innovative possibilities for regulating melatonin levels in sheep production.
The use of exogenous melatonin brings forward the expression of the sexual cycle. It
increases the fertility rate, the number of lambs born, and the chances of survival of
twin lambs. Melatonin is a neuroprotection compound against cerebral hypoxia and the
development of inflammatory processes in the growing foetus and the newborn lamb.
PB  - University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
T2  - Veterinarski Glasnik
T1  - Various approaches to influence melatonin level in sheep reproduction
VL  - 77
IS  - 1
SP  - 16
EP  - 34
DO  - 10.2298/VETGL220308007K
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Kárpáti, Edina and Fürlinger, Dóra and Pleskó, Anikó Móczáné and Gulyás, László and Gáspárdy, András and Becskei, Zsolt",
year = "2023",
abstract = "A new field of research in reproductive biology was heralded by the discovery of
melatonin in 1958. The concentration of melatonin follows light-dark cycles with
significantly higher concentrations during darkness. The authors present the importance
of the melatonin protein hormone by focusing on the reproductive processes in
domestic sheep. In their literature review, they report that sheep melatonin levels show
daily and seasonal rhythms. In sheep as a seasonal breeder and short-day animal species,
seasonal increases in melatonin production stimulate sexual activity. The authors
describe innovative possibilities for regulating melatonin levels in sheep production.
The use of exogenous melatonin brings forward the expression of the sexual cycle. It
increases the fertility rate, the number of lambs born, and the chances of survival of
twin lambs. Melatonin is a neuroprotection compound against cerebral hypoxia and the
development of inflammatory processes in the growing foetus and the newborn lamb.",
publisher = "University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine",
journal = "Veterinarski Glasnik",
title = "Various approaches to influence melatonin level in sheep reproduction",
volume = "77",
number = "1",
pages = "16-34",
doi = "10.2298/VETGL220308007K"
}

Kárpáti, E., Fürlinger, D., Pleskó, A. M., Gulyás, L., Gáspárdy, A.,& Becskei, Z.. (2023). Various approaches to influence melatonin level in sheep reproduction. in Veterinarski Glasnik
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine., 77(1), 16-34.
https://doi.org/10.2298/VETGL220308007K

Kárpáti E, Fürlinger D, Pleskó AM, Gulyás L, Gáspárdy A, Becskei Z. Various approaches to influence melatonin level in sheep reproduction. in Veterinarski Glasnik. 2023;77(1):16-34.
doi:10.2298/VETGL220308007K .

Kárpáti, Edina, Fürlinger, Dóra, Pleskó, Anikó Móczáné, Gulyás, László, Gáspárdy, András, Becskei, Zsolt, "Various approaches to influence melatonin level in sheep reproduction" in Veterinarski Glasnik, 77, no. 1 (2023):16-34,
https://doi.org/10.2298/VETGL220308007K . .

TY  - JOUR
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Paskaš, Snežana
AU  - Savić, Mila
AU  - Tarić, Elmin
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Pajić, Marija
AU  - Rašeta, Mladen
AU  - Lazarova, Mariya
PY  - 2023
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3379
AB  - In order to determine the added value of the product, characterization of sheep milk
and cheese samples from Sjenica sheep were assessed and compared to British milk
sheep. The analyses were carried out according to standard chemical procedures. A
comparative study showed that the milk from the Sjenica sheep was higher in fat and
protein and had a lower casein/fat ratio. It also had higher total and somatic cell
counts than British milk sheep. Sjenica cheese had significantly higher dry matter
and fat content. However, both cheeses were classified as soft full-fat cheese with
brine. The study showed that sheep's milk contains many essential components for
cheesemaking and distinguishes sheep's cheese from other types of cheese, but
standardisation of cheese production is still needed. To preserve the autochthonous
sheep breeds of Serbia, promoting cheese production with added value is crucial and
together with increased production could contribute to the sustainable development
of rural areas
PB  - DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube region
T2  - Danubian Animal Genetic Resources
T1  - Looking for added value of milk products of autochthonous sheep breeds
VL  - 8
IS  - 1
SP  - 29
EP  - 36
DO  - 10.59913/dagr.2023.12257
ER  - 

@article{
author = "Becskei, Zsolt and Paskaš, Snežana and Savić, Mila and Tarić, Elmin and Gáspárdy, András and Pajić, Marija and Rašeta, Mladen and Lazarova, Mariya",
year = "2023",
abstract = "In order to determine the added value of the product, characterization of sheep milk
and cheese samples from Sjenica sheep were assessed and compared to British milk
sheep. The analyses were carried out according to standard chemical procedures. A
comparative study showed that the milk from the Sjenica sheep was higher in fat and
protein and had a lower casein/fat ratio. It also had higher total and somatic cell
counts than British milk sheep. Sjenica cheese had significantly higher dry matter
and fat content. However, both cheeses were classified as soft full-fat cheese with
brine. The study showed that sheep's milk contains many essential components for
cheesemaking and distinguishes sheep's cheese from other types of cheese, but
standardisation of cheese production is still needed. To preserve the autochthonous
sheep breeds of Serbia, promoting cheese production with added value is crucial and
together with increased production could contribute to the sustainable development
of rural areas",
publisher = "DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube region",
journal = "Danubian Animal Genetic Resources",
title = "Looking for added value of milk products of autochthonous sheep breeds",
volume = "8",
number = "1",
pages = "29-36",
doi = "10.59913/dagr.2023.12257"
}

Becskei, Z., Paskaš, S., Savić, M., Tarić, E., Gáspárdy, A., Pajić, M., Rašeta, M.,& Lazarova, M.. (2023). Looking for added value of milk products of autochthonous sheep breeds. in Danubian Animal Genetic Resources
DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube region., 8(1), 29-36.
https://doi.org/10.59913/dagr.2023.12257

Becskei Z, Paskaš S, Savić M, Tarić E, Gáspárdy A, Pajić M, Rašeta M, Lazarova M. Looking for added value of milk products of autochthonous sheep breeds. in Danubian Animal Genetic Resources. 2023;8(1):29-36.
doi:10.59913/dagr.2023.12257 .

Becskei, Zsolt, Paskaš, Snežana, Savić, Mila, Tarić, Elmin, Gáspárdy, András, Pajić, Marija, Rašeta, Mladen, Lazarova, Mariya, "Looking for added value of milk products of autochthonous sheep breeds" in Danubian Animal Genetic Resources, 8, no. 1 (2023):29-36,
https://doi.org/10.59913/dagr.2023.12257 . .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Fogarassy, Leonie
AU  - Berger, Beate
AU  - Zenke, Petra
AU  - Kovács, Endre
AU  - Sáfár, László
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Maróti-Agóts, Ákos
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
PY  - 2022
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2844
AB  - The aim of this work is to research, preserve and archive the exact genetic background and the
associated ancestry of native sheep breeds in a genetic database. In this study, the focus is on the
direct comparison of the Cikta and the Forest Sheep (Waldschaf). For this purpose, the genomes
of both breeds were compared with the control region in the mtDNA. The biological samples for
this study were collected between 2015 and 2017 from a total of 97 individuals, 70 from Cikta
(Hungary) and 27 from Forest Sheep (Austria). The total number of polymorphic sites was 125;
the number of shared mutations was 51, showing significant genetic identity between the breeds.
The result of Tajima's D-test was -0.47672 and showed no significance (P>0.10) as well as the
value of the Fs statistic of FU and LIs (0.76212), which is also considered not significant. These
are still in the genetic equilibrium. A deviation from it does not endanger the examined community
of Zaupel derivatives. This study confirms the common ancestry of Cikta and Forest Sheep, which
are known for their breeding history
C3  - Joint International Congress on Farm Animal Diversity and the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region (DAGENE), Osijek, Croatia, 1–3 July 2022
T1  - Comparison of two successor breeds of the Zaupel sheep, Cikta and Forest Sheep, based on their mtDNA control region
SP  - 25
EP  - 25
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2844
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Fogarassy, Leonie and Berger, Beate and Zenke, Petra and Kovács, Endre and Sáfár, László and Becskei, Zsolt and Maróti-Agóts, Ákos and Gáspárdy, András",
year = "2022",
abstract = "The aim of this work is to research, preserve and archive the exact genetic background and the
associated ancestry of native sheep breeds in a genetic database. In this study, the focus is on the
direct comparison of the Cikta and the Forest Sheep (Waldschaf). For this purpose, the genomes
of both breeds were compared with the control region in the mtDNA. The biological samples for
this study were collected between 2015 and 2017 from a total of 97 individuals, 70 from Cikta
(Hungary) and 27 from Forest Sheep (Austria). The total number of polymorphic sites was 125;
the number of shared mutations was 51, showing significant genetic identity between the breeds.
The result of Tajima's D-test was -0.47672 and showed no significance (P>0.10) as well as the
value of the Fs statistic of FU and LIs (0.76212), which is also considered not significant. These
are still in the genetic equilibrium. A deviation from it does not endanger the examined community
of Zaupel derivatives. This study confirms the common ancestry of Cikta and Forest Sheep, which
are known for their breeding history",
journal = "Joint International Congress on Farm Animal Diversity and the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region (DAGENE), Osijek, Croatia, 1–3 July 2022",
title = "Comparison of two successor breeds of the Zaupel sheep, Cikta and Forest Sheep, based on their mtDNA control region",
pages = "25-25",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2844"
}

Fogarassy, L., Berger, B., Zenke, P., Kovács, E., Sáfár, L., Becskei, Z., Maróti-Agóts, Á.,& Gáspárdy, A.. (2022). Comparison of two successor breeds of the Zaupel sheep, Cikta and Forest Sheep, based on their mtDNA control region. in Joint International Congress on Farm Animal Diversity and the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region (DAGENE), Osijek, Croatia, 1–3 July 2022, 25-25.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2844

Fogarassy L, Berger B, Zenke P, Kovács E, Sáfár L, Becskei Z, Maróti-Agóts Á, Gáspárdy A. Comparison of two successor breeds of the Zaupel sheep, Cikta and Forest Sheep, based on their mtDNA control region. in Joint International Congress on Farm Animal Diversity and the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region (DAGENE), Osijek, Croatia, 1–3 July 2022. 2022;:25-25.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2844 .

Fogarassy, Leonie, Berger, Beate, Zenke, Petra, Kovács, Endre, Sáfár, László, Becskei, Zsolt, Maróti-Agóts, Ákos, Gáspárdy, András, "Comparison of two successor breeds of the Zaupel sheep, Cikta and Forest Sheep, based on their mtDNA control region" in Joint International Congress on Farm Animal Diversity and the 31st Annual Conference of the International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region (DAGENE), Osijek, Croatia, 1–3 July 2022 (2022):25-25,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2844 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Savić, Mila
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Nedić, Svetlana
AU  - Bojkovski, Jovan
AU  - Rašeta, Mladen
AU  - Horvat, Jožef
AU  - Kovács, Endre
AU  - Milovanović, Aleksandar
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/3526
PB  - University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca
C3  - 18th International Conference Life sciences for sustainable development, Cluj Napoca Romania,26th - 28th September, 2019
T1  - Breeding rams of endangered Lipe Zackel sheep - assessment of some reproductive traits
SP  - 137
EP  - 137
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3526
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Becskei, Zsolt and Savić, Mila and Gáspárdy, András and Nedić, Svetlana and Bojkovski, Jovan and Rašeta, Mladen and Horvat, Jožef and Kovács, Endre and Milovanović, Aleksandar",
year = "2019",
publisher = "University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca",
journal = "18th International Conference Life sciences for sustainable development, Cluj Napoca Romania,26th - 28th September, 2019",
title = "Breeding rams of endangered Lipe Zackel sheep - assessment of some reproductive traits",
pages = "137-137",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3526"
}

Becskei, Z., Savić, M., Gáspárdy, A., Nedić, S., Bojkovski, J., Rašeta, M., Horvat, J., Kovács, E.,& Milovanović, A.. (2019). Breeding rams of endangered Lipe Zackel sheep - assessment of some reproductive traits. in 18th International Conference Life sciences for sustainable development, Cluj Napoca Romania,26th - 28th September, 2019
University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Cluj-Napoca., 137-137.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3526

Becskei Z, Savić M, Gáspárdy A, Nedić S, Bojkovski J, Rašeta M, Horvat J, Kovács E, Milovanović A. Breeding rams of endangered Lipe Zackel sheep - assessment of some reproductive traits. in 18th International Conference Life sciences for sustainable development, Cluj Napoca Romania,26th - 28th September, 2019. 2019;:137-137.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3526 .

Becskei, Zsolt, Savić, Mila, Gáspárdy, András, Nedić, Svetlana, Bojkovski, Jovan, Rašeta, Mladen, Horvat, Jožef, Kovács, Endre, Milovanović, Aleksandar, "Breeding rams of endangered Lipe Zackel sheep - assessment of some reproductive traits" in 18th International Conference Life sciences for sustainable development, Cluj Napoca Romania,26th - 28th September, 2019 (2019):137-137,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_3526 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Kovács, Endre
AU  - Tempfli, Kárloy
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Bali Papp, Agnes
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
PY  - 2019
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2780
AB  - Die Bestandsstruktur der gefährdeten Cikta Schafrasse wurde anhand von neun
Mikrosatelliten-Polymorphismen bewertet. Aus 72 Tieren von drei Herden wurden
Blutproben genommen, um die genetischen Indizes in der ungarischen Population zu
bestimmen. Insgesamt waren die beobachteten und wirksamen Allel-Zahlen im Durchschnitt
5,63 bzw. 3,76. Hohe Werte für die erwartete Heterozygosität (0,65 0,87) zeigten den
Auszucht Status an. Die Diskriminanzanalyse basierend auf den Genotyp-Frequenzen zeigte
eine moderate genetische Diversität unter den Cikta-Herden, da nur drei Loci (OarCP49,
CSSM47 und OarHH41) signifikant Unterscheidung (P <0,05) von den Subpopulationen
hatten. Die geringeren Entfernungen von Mahalanobis zu Gruppen-Zentroiden bestätigten
ebenfalls, dass die Rasse durch die drei Herden fast gleich stark vertreten ist. Das moderate
Niveau der Diversität zwischen den Herden wurde auf die langfristigen Auswirkungen eines
Bestandsengpasses aus den 70er Jahren zurückgeführt. Für die Erhaltung seltener Allele und
Diversität bei Cikta-Schafen sind fortlaufende Informationen von Mikrosatelliten erforderlich
AB  - The population structure of the endangered Cikta sheep breed was evaluated by means of nine
microsatellite polymorphisms. Seventy-two individuals from three flocks were sampled to
determine genetic indices in the Hungarian population. Overall, average observed and
effective allele numbers were 5.63 and 3.76, respectively. High values of expected
heterozygosity (0.65-0.87) indicated outbred status. Discriminant analysis based on genotype
frequencies revealed moderate genetic diversity among Cikta flocks, since only three loci
(OarCP49, CSSM47 and OarHH41) contributed significantly (P<0.05) to differences between
subpopulations. Low squared Mahalanobis distances from group centroids also confirmed that
the breed is almost equally represented by the three flocks. Moderate level of diversity
between flocks was attributed to the long-term effects of a population bottleneck dating back
to the 1970s. Continuous microsatellite information is required for the preservation of rare
alleles and diversity in Cikta sheep.
PB  - DAGENE - International association for the conservation of animal breeds in the Danube region
C3  - 30th Annual Meeting of DAGENE, Slovakia, 29th may-1st June 2019
T1  - STR-Polymorphismen in einer historischen Rasse, im Ciktaschaf
VL  - 4
SP  - 65
EP  - 71
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2780
ER  - 

@conference{
author = "Kovács, Endre and Tempfli, Kárloy and Becskei, Zsolt and Bali Papp, Agnes and Gáspárdy, András",
year = "2019",
abstract = "Die Bestandsstruktur der gefährdeten Cikta Schafrasse wurde anhand von neun
Mikrosatelliten-Polymorphismen bewertet. Aus 72 Tieren von drei Herden wurden
Blutproben genommen, um die genetischen Indizes in der ungarischen Population zu
bestimmen. Insgesamt waren die beobachteten und wirksamen Allel-Zahlen im Durchschnitt
5,63 bzw. 3,76. Hohe Werte für die erwartete Heterozygosität (0,65 0,87) zeigten den
Auszucht Status an. Die Diskriminanzanalyse basierend auf den Genotyp-Frequenzen zeigte
eine moderate genetische Diversität unter den Cikta-Herden, da nur drei Loci (OarCP49,
CSSM47 und OarHH41) signifikant Unterscheidung (P <0,05) von den Subpopulationen
hatten. Die geringeren Entfernungen von Mahalanobis zu Gruppen-Zentroiden bestätigten
ebenfalls, dass die Rasse durch die drei Herden fast gleich stark vertreten ist. Das moderate
Niveau der Diversität zwischen den Herden wurde auf die langfristigen Auswirkungen eines
Bestandsengpasses aus den 70er Jahren zurückgeführt. Für die Erhaltung seltener Allele und
Diversität bei Cikta-Schafen sind fortlaufende Informationen von Mikrosatelliten erforderlich, The population structure of the endangered Cikta sheep breed was evaluated by means of nine
microsatellite polymorphisms. Seventy-two individuals from three flocks were sampled to
determine genetic indices in the Hungarian population. Overall, average observed and
effective allele numbers were 5.63 and 3.76, respectively. High values of expected
heterozygosity (0.65-0.87) indicated outbred status. Discriminant analysis based on genotype
frequencies revealed moderate genetic diversity among Cikta flocks, since only three loci
(OarCP49, CSSM47 and OarHH41) contributed significantly (P<0.05) to differences between
subpopulations. Low squared Mahalanobis distances from group centroids also confirmed that
the breed is almost equally represented by the three flocks. Moderate level of diversity
between flocks was attributed to the long-term effects of a population bottleneck dating back
to the 1970s. Continuous microsatellite information is required for the preservation of rare
alleles and diversity in Cikta sheep.",
publisher = "DAGENE - International association for the conservation of animal breeds in the Danube region",
journal = "30th Annual Meeting of DAGENE, Slovakia, 29th may-1st June 2019",
title = "STR-Polymorphismen in einer historischen Rasse, im Ciktaschaf",
volume = "4",
pages = "65-71",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2780"
}

Kovács, E., Tempfli, K., Becskei, Z., Bali Papp, A.,& Gáspárdy, A.. (2019). STR-Polymorphismen in einer historischen Rasse, im Ciktaschaf. in 30th Annual Meeting of DAGENE, Slovakia, 29th may-1st June 2019
DAGENE - International association for the conservation of animal breeds in the Danube region., 4, 65-71.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2780

Kovács E, Tempfli K, Becskei Z, Bali Papp A, Gáspárdy A. STR-Polymorphismen in einer historischen Rasse, im Ciktaschaf. in 30th Annual Meeting of DAGENE, Slovakia, 29th may-1st June 2019. 2019;4:65-71.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2780 .

Kovács, Endre, Tempfli, Kárloy, Becskei, Zsolt, Bali Papp, Agnes, Gáspárdy, András, "STR-Polymorphismen in einer historischen Rasse, im Ciktaschaf" in 30th Annual Meeting of DAGENE, Slovakia, 29th may-1st June 2019, 4 (2019):65-71,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2780 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
AU  - Savić, Mila
AU  - Pavlović, Ivan
AU  - Ivanović, Snežana
AU  - Dimitrijević, Blagoje
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Könyves, Tibor
AU  - Relić, Renata
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2791
AB  - Hilly mountain region of Serbia represents a valuable natural resource with high potential in
livestock production, especially for sustainable goat and sheep rearing. The Balkan Goat, as a
transboundary breed, is on the list of endangered breeds. For decades it has been exposed to
pressure from high performance, exotic, meliorate breeds. Nowadays, it is necessary to
improve the strategy for advanced characterization and conservation of the Balkan Goat
breed. Previous investigations of the genetic structure of this autochthonous, transboundary
breed revealed the existence of genetic variability and good adaptive ability to the local,
unfavorable environment and extensive conditions. Monitoring of some health traits is
necessary for effective planning of advanced breed characterization and conservation. As the
most severe health problem in goat production systems are parasitic infections, determination
of gastro-intestinal parasites is important for definition of health status. The aim of this study
was to assess the prevalence and extensity of gastro-intestinal parasitism of Balkan goat
populations in hilly mountain regions of Serbia, where the breed is traditionally reared. The
study was conducted in 131 Balkan Goat flocks, kept mainly under extensive production
system. The results show that all the tested flocks are infected, while the predominant gastrointestinal
parasites detected were nematodes. Such results are valuable in making strategies
for development of integrated approach to achieve the best control of parasitic infections of
Balkan Goat flocks. Keeping in mind that one of the main challenges of livestock production
are parasitic infections, obtained resultants can also be an important point to determine some
advanced characteristics of Balkan Goat, necessary for conservation process. The importance
of conservation of Balkan Goat, as an endangered, autochthonous genetic resource is less
economical, but mostly cultural, historical and heritage oriented. There is also the aesthetic
argument that Balkan goat is an element of nature and landscape protection.
PB  - DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region
C3  - 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016
T1  - Assessment of some health status traits of endangered Balkan goat in order to improve in situ conservation program
VL  - 1
SP  - 34
EP  - 39
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2791
ER  - 

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year = "2016",
abstract = "Hilly mountain region of Serbia represents a valuable natural resource with high potential in
livestock production, especially for sustainable goat and sheep rearing. The Balkan Goat, as a
transboundary breed, is on the list of endangered breeds. For decades it has been exposed to
pressure from high performance, exotic, meliorate breeds. Nowadays, it is necessary to
improve the strategy for advanced characterization and conservation of the Balkan Goat
breed. Previous investigations of the genetic structure of this autochthonous, transboundary
breed revealed the existence of genetic variability and good adaptive ability to the local,
unfavorable environment and extensive conditions. Monitoring of some health traits is
necessary for effective planning of advanced breed characterization and conservation. As the
most severe health problem in goat production systems are parasitic infections, determination
of gastro-intestinal parasites is important for definition of health status. The aim of this study
was to assess the prevalence and extensity of gastro-intestinal parasitism of Balkan goat
populations in hilly mountain regions of Serbia, where the breed is traditionally reared. The
study was conducted in 131 Balkan Goat flocks, kept mainly under extensive production
system. The results show that all the tested flocks are infected, while the predominant gastrointestinal
parasites detected were nematodes. Such results are valuable in making strategies
for development of integrated approach to achieve the best control of parasitic infections of
Balkan Goat flocks. Keeping in mind that one of the main challenges of livestock production
are parasitic infections, obtained resultants can also be an important point to determine some
advanced characteristics of Balkan Goat, necessary for conservation process. The importance
of conservation of Balkan Goat, as an endangered, autochthonous genetic resource is less
economical, but mostly cultural, historical and heritage oriented. There is also the aesthetic
argument that Balkan goat is an element of nature and landscape protection.",
publisher = "DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region",
journal = "27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016",
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Becskei, Z., Savić, M., Pavlović, I., Ivanović, S., Dimitrijević, B., Gáspárdy, A., Könyves, T.,& Relić, R.. (2016). Assessment of some health status traits of endangered Balkan goat in order to improve in situ conservation program. in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016
DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region., 1, 34-39.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2791

Becskei Z, Savić M, Pavlović I, Ivanović S, Dimitrijević B, Gáspárdy A, Könyves T, Relić R. Assessment of some health status traits of endangered Balkan goat in order to improve in situ conservation program. in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016. 2016;1:34-39.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2791 .

Becskei, Zsolt, Savić, Mila, Pavlović, Ivan, Ivanović, Snežana, Dimitrijević, Blagoje, Gáspárdy, András, Könyves, Tibor, Relić, Renata, "Assessment of some health status traits of endangered Balkan goat in order to improve in situ conservation program" in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016, 1 (2016):34-39,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2791 .

TY  - CONF
AU  - Savić, Mila
AU  - Dimitrijević, Blagoje
AU  - Gáspárdy, András
AU  - Zsolnia, Attila
AU  - Becskei, Zsolt
PY  - 2016
UR  - https://vet-erinar.vet.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/2792
AB  - The focus of investigations were the health status and the adaptive characteristics of
autochthonous breeds, their ability to cope well with challenging aspects of the production
environment including knowledge of the impact of types of livestock keeping on ecosystem
functions. The multidisciplinary approach is focused on pasture impact, economic and social
factors which are driving livestock-sector trends affecting the management of Zackel sheep
genetic resources. As a result of strong support for the maintenance of Zackel sheep
populations in their traditional production environments and application of conservation
strategies that involve in situ measures, we are facing many challenges. In this sense, we shall
point out the problems of the in situ conservation of endangered type Zackel sheep. The
gastrointestinal parasitic infections were the main health problem in Lipe sheep populations.
The research presented in this paper focused on the influence of intensity and type of parasitic
infections to the degree of oxidative stress in endangered Lipe type of Zackel sheep with
special attention to the activity of the enzyme superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD 1).
PB  - DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region
C3  - 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016
T1  - Challenges of in situ conservation of endangered Zackel sheep type
VL  - 1
SP  - 30
EP  - 33
UR  - https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2792
ER  - 

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author = "Savić, Mila and Dimitrijević, Blagoje and Gáspárdy, András and Zsolnia, Attila and Becskei, Zsolt",
year = "2016",
abstract = "The focus of investigations were the health status and the adaptive characteristics of
autochthonous breeds, their ability to cope well with challenging aspects of the production
environment including knowledge of the impact of types of livestock keeping on ecosystem
functions. The multidisciplinary approach is focused on pasture impact, economic and social
factors which are driving livestock-sector trends affecting the management of Zackel sheep
genetic resources. As a result of strong support for the maintenance of Zackel sheep
populations in their traditional production environments and application of conservation
strategies that involve in situ measures, we are facing many challenges. In this sense, we shall
point out the problems of the in situ conservation of endangered type Zackel sheep. The
gastrointestinal parasitic infections were the main health problem in Lipe sheep populations.
The research presented in this paper focused on the influence of intensity and type of parasitic
infections to the degree of oxidative stress in endangered Lipe type of Zackel sheep with
special attention to the activity of the enzyme superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD 1).",
publisher = "DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region",
journal = "27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016",
title = "Challenges of in situ conservation of endangered Zackel sheep type",
volume = "1",
pages = "30-33",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2792"
}

Savić, M., Dimitrijević, B., Gáspárdy, A., Zsolnia, A.,& Becskei, Z.. (2016). Challenges of in situ conservation of endangered Zackel sheep type. in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016
DAGENE - International Association for the Conservation of Animal Breeds in the Danube Region., 1, 30-33.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2792

Savić M, Dimitrijević B, Gáspárdy A, Zsolnia A, Becskei Z. Challenges of in situ conservation of endangered Zackel sheep type. in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016. 2016;1:30-33.
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2792 .

Savić, Mila, Dimitrijević, Blagoje, Gáspárdy, András, Zsolnia, Attila, Becskei, Zsolt, "Challenges of in situ conservation of endangered Zackel sheep type" in 27th Annual Meeting of DAGENE in Hilgertshausen, Schwaiganger and Glentleiten, Germany from 22nd to 24th of April 2016, 1 (2016):30-33,
https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2792 .