Importance of Sjenica Zackel sheep for sustainable development at Sjenica Pester plateu

Abstract

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), represents the new global objectives that succeed the Millennium Development Goals. The Agenda emphasizes the link between food, livelihoods and the management of natural resources. The primary objective of this strategy is the improvement of the environment and, consequently, the improvement of public health and quality of life. Harmful effects of ecosystem changes on human health through pollution and loss of natural areas, combined with lifestyle changes, lead to public health problems like obesity, diabetes, cancer, diseases of the cardiovascular system and nervous system. Animal health management and food security control play an important role in The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It's purpose is to support the improvement of public health and sustainable development of regions. The value of Sjenica Zackel sheep for rural development has been evaluated considering the new global objectives and their importance for sustainable development. Sjenica Pester plateau, characterized by specific floristic composition of pasture, traditionally is related to high quality products, such are lamb meet and Sjenica cheese. The obtained results have shown that the genetic constitution of Sjenica type of Zackel sheep, it's evolutionary adaptation to the habitat, the method of breeding and the specific floristically composition favorably affect the high-quality animal products. The Sjenica lamb meat favorable fatty acid profile, important for human health and especially for infant and children nutrition, raises the interest for sustainable production and rural development at Sjenica Pester plateau. The obtained results are in accordance with the new global objectives.