Pontremolese is a double attitude Tuscan bovine breed recognized as “reliquia” by FAO and recorded since 1985 in the book of Local Breeds with a Restricted Diffusion. Since many years, most of the rustic genotypes have been involved in specific programs dealing, on one hand, with the preservation and the protection of biodiversity and, on the other, with the promotion of the typical products derived from a strong animal-environment bond. Among all, Pontremolese was one of the least influenced autochthonous breeds by the local plans of promotion. The aim of this work was to outline the history of Pontremolese breed and to analyse its present status. Only 26 subjects resulted in two farms near Lucca (Tuscany) and 4 involved in a FAO safeguard project. In addition, the C.I.Z. Research and Genetics Centre situated in Pisa is storing more than 1300 semen doses from seven Pontremolese bulls. Today, none of the animals live in their native area: the Lunigiana countryside. Zoometric data was collected in order to typify the existing subjects. Such a severe decline, must provide rapid action plans in order to avoid the extinction of the Pontremolese genotype.
Pontremolese: an italian bovine breed in endangered status
GIULIOTTI, LORELLA;BENVENUTI, MARIA NOVELLA;
2006-01-01
Abstract
Pontremolese is a double attitude Tuscan bovine breed recognized as “reliquia” by FAO and recorded since 1985 in the book of Local Breeds with a Restricted Diffusion. Since many years, most of the rustic genotypes have been involved in specific programs dealing, on one hand, with the preservation and the protection of biodiversity and, on the other, with the promotion of the typical products derived from a strong animal-environment bond. Among all, Pontremolese was one of the least influenced autochthonous breeds by the local plans of promotion. The aim of this work was to outline the history of Pontremolese breed and to analyse its present status. Only 26 subjects resulted in two farms near Lucca (Tuscany) and 4 involved in a FAO safeguard project. In addition, the C.I.Z. Research and Genetics Centre situated in Pisa is storing more than 1300 semen doses from seven Pontremolese bulls. Today, none of the animals live in their native area: the Lunigiana countryside. Zoometric data was collected in order to typify the existing subjects. Such a severe decline, must provide rapid action plans in order to avoid the extinction of the Pontremolese genotype.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
