Phenotypic characterization and milk quality variation of two type Tsigai sheep breed

Abstract

In this study the phenotypic characterization and milk quality variation of two type Tsigai sheep breed,
Cokan and Pivnicki are presented. The Cokan type mostly prevailing in Banat region (East part of
Vojvodina), the Pivnicki could be located between river Tisa and Danube. The study was carried out on
several sheep farms in Central-Backa region. From every flock, from each type 30 sheep were selected.
Phenotypic characteristics of Pivnicki Tsigai type were: the average value of forehead spread 12.25 cm,
height at withers 76.62 cm, body length 87.6 cm, bust size 102.87 cm and shinbone size 9.62 cm, and for the
Cokan type the following values were determined: forehead spread 12.25 cm, height at withers 76.62 cm,
body length 87.62 cm, bust size 102.87 cm and shinbone size 9.62 cm. The fat content in milk from Pivnicki
type - 10.25%, was higher than that from Cokan type, 9.28%. In the case of all other milk substances lower
average values were recorded in milk from Pivnicki Type. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were found in
density, minerals, milk protein and freezing point values.