@conference{
author = "Becskei, Zsolt and Savić, Mila and Pavlović, Ivan and Ivanović, Snežana and Dimitrijević, Blagoje and Gáspárdy, András and Könyves, Tibor and Relić, Renata",
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",
title = "Assessment of some health status traits of endangered Balkan goat in order to improve in situ conservation program",
volume = "1",
pages = "34-39",
url = "https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_veterinar_2791"
}