Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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DONKEY<br />
Local Donkey<br />
Local names: Magare;<br />
The donkey is a calm <strong>and</strong> docile animal. It is very well adapted to<br />
movements on bad <strong>and</strong> rocky paths. The native Bulgarian donkey is <strong>of</strong> grey, grey-brownish,<br />
light-grey(near white) colour. The height varies. There are small longhair varieties <strong>and</strong> bigger<br />
varieties.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution throughout <strong>the</strong> country<br />
Population size 226`740<br />
Risk status not at risk<br />
Colour grey with a dark back strip which bifurcates<br />
toward <strong>the</strong> <strong>for</strong>elegs, black or chestnut animals may be found<br />
Head medium-sized head, a longish skull <strong>and</strong> slightly bulged pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Height stallions: 110 cm, mares: 100 cm<br />
Use farm work<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. K. Zhelev, Farm animal breeds in Bulgaria<br />
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