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  - 

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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
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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  - 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  - 

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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",
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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 . .