Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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Krahebardha e Aranitasit<br />
Medium size animal with an elongated <strong>and</strong> harmonic body <strong>and</strong> well developed<br />
musculature, well developed m<strong>and</strong>ible. legs are strong <strong>and</strong><br />
adapted to <strong>the</strong> terrain.<br />
Extensive production system with free grazing, additional fodder: concentrate<br />
one month be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>and</strong> after birth; 3-4 months indoor keeping.<br />
In-situ-conservation programme is running, nucleus herd = 350 goats, 10<br />
billy goats.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution Albania, Malakaster<br />
Population size 1970 billy goats: 48; goats: 1530; Trend: stable<br />
Risk status vulnerable<br />
Colour <strong>of</strong>f-white-grey<br />
Coat long hair<br />
Head lean head, straight or dished pr<strong>of</strong>ile line, beard sometimes wattles<br />
Horns yes, small, upright backwards or curled<br />
Weight Billy goat: 45-50 kg; goat: 35-40 kg<br />
Height Billy goat: 72-75 cm; goat 60-65 cm<br />
Use milk, meat<br />
Productivity 110-150 kg; 4.1%fat, 180 days lactation, 110-120% reproduction<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Kristaq Kume; Assoc. ALBAGENE, Tirana, Albania<br />
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