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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Main Authors: Ivan Stojanov Nikolov, Bernhard Christian Stoeckle, Georgi Markov, Ralph Kuehn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2017-01-01
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