Abstract

LIOTTA, L. et al. Computerized phenotypic characterization of the Calabrese donkey population. Arch. zootec. [online]. 2014, vol.63, n.243, pp.551-554. ISSN 1885-4494.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S0004-05922014000300016.

A study on the phenotypic characterization of the Calabrese asinine population was carried out. Fifty-six donkey (2 years to 30 years) reared in 23 farms were identified. The most significant morphometric traits, using a computerized system of image analysis with a digital camera, were measured, the bio-metric indices calculated and the characteristics of the coat evaluated. The bio-metric index mean values tend towards diametrical proportions of the dolichomorphic type; in fact, the results show: height-length proportion index of 97.78, thoracic index of 44.85, body proportion index of 90.80, chest length index of 100.79 and dactylo-thoracic index of 12.82. Calabrese donkeys are characterised by black (75 %), bay (20 %) and gray (5 %) coat, white abdomen, snout and orbit, black anus, vulva and udder.

Keywords : Endangered breed; Local genetics resources; Racial characterization.

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