Donkey Breeds in Europe - Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in ...

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Up to now no information is available about breeds or numbers of animals in Bosnia
& Herzegovina. Like in all Balkan Countries the “Domestic Balkan Donkey” also
occurs. Experts are missing to make
precise investigations on donkeys and
probable occurring breeds.
The “Herzegovinian Donkey” is a donkey
of small size. The colour varies from grey
to brown. Eelstripe and schouldercross
exist mostly. It is estimated, that about
100 animals still exist. In Buhovo near
Mostar, a reservat for endangered animals
is under contruction. Here about 24
individuals of the “Herzegovinian Donkey”
are kept.
Contact: Ravi� I.; Tina Ujevi�a 1;88220
�iroki Brijeg; Bosnia and Herzegovina
E-mail: iravic@hotmail.com
BULGARIA
Donkeys are used in Bulgaria especially in the wine growing areas. There is no
knowledge about autochthonous breeds. There is no herdbook for donkeys. In literature
and also in other European Countries, a “Bulgarian Donkey” is mentioned
sometimes, which originates from Bulgaria and is of large size. But within the country
the “Bulgarian Donkey” or “Bulgarian Giant Donkey” is not known.
Large Bulgarian Donkey pulling a four wheel waggon; Foto: G. Barzev
Description: The animals generally are mixed and of small type like the donkeys in
Africa. They are grey in colour with a black eelstripe. Also a bigger type like Martina
Franca and Cyprus Donkey occurs.
Stock: Total (2000) 185744 (estimated)
Since 1985 (348'769) the no. of animals is decreasing continuously.
Contact: Prof. Dr. G. Barzev; BG-6000 Stara Zagora; Students Campus; Bulgaria;
E-mail: barzev@af.uni-sz.bg
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