Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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Recka<br />
The breed belongs to <strong>the</strong> Cakel group; pure bred animals in marginal<br />
areas; crossings are common. Recka sheep has a low but deep body;<br />
fine skeleton, short <strong>and</strong> thin legs; adapted to extensive management<br />
conditions.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution West-<strong>Balkan</strong>; Central <strong>and</strong> South Albania<br />
Population size 265000<br />
Risk status not at risk<br />
Colour unicolor white; seldom black<br />
Head light <strong>and</strong> fine head, ears <strong>of</strong> medium size or short (cukë)<br />
Horns males horned<br />
Weight 30 kg<br />
Height 55 cm<br />
Use adapetd to harsh environments <strong>and</strong> poor pastures;<br />
Productivity 90-130 kg milk;7% fat; heterogenous wool, 1.5 kg p.a.;Birth weight:<br />
1.8-2.0 kg; Fertility: 110%<br />
Remarks Catalogue <strong>of</strong> West balkan Pramenka Sheep Breed Types;<br />
Pict 1: Agim CiIi<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Assoc. Dr. Petrit DOBI Agric. University <strong>of</strong> Tirana, Albania<br />
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