Substantial hybridisation between wild boars (Sus scrofa scrofa) and East Balkan pigs (Sus scrofa f. domestica) in natural environment as a result of semi-wild rearing in Bulgaria
The East Balkan pig (EBP) is a traditional domestic pig breed in Bulgaria managed in semi-wild conditions and well-adapted to the continental climate and rearing on pastures. From the genetical and historical point of view it is important to preserve this ancient breed. However, over the last severa...
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Language: | English |
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Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2017-01-01
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Series: | Czech Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-201701-0001_substantial-hybridisation-between-wild-boars-sus-scrofa-scrofa-and-east-balkan-pigs-sus-scrofa-f-domestica.php |