Country
Specie
ISO3
SVK
Language
slov.
Transboundary name
Tsigai
Other name
Cigaja, Tigaie, Tsigai, Tsygaja, Cernohubka
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Locally adapted
Breed classification (geographic)
International
Additional information
Data on female herd book population: given by breed society.
Adaptability to specific environment
Good adaptability to seasonal open-air rearing.
Special characteristic of product
A special cheese called
Other special qualities
bryndza
Efabis genetic features
is produced from the milk of these animals.
Coat description
landscape function due to good pasture ability
Number of horns males
0
Wither height males
2
Wither height females
0
Weight females
72.00
Other specific visible traits
68
Herdbook
70
Herdbook established
50
Domestication status
middle body frame
Taxonomic classification
y
Description of origin
1700
Year of origin
0
Import
Breed
Location within country
indigenous breed, one of the oldest black-head sheep breeds
Detailed local risk status
Mainly found in the Central and East Slovakian regions at an altitude from 500 to 800 m (Turiec, Banska Bystrica, Zvolen, Bardejov).
Regional Transboundary Risk (detailed)
No Information
International Transboundary Risk detailed
Not at Risk
