| Title: | Evaluation of traditional and indigenous horse breeds for wider intended use : Case study from Slovenia |
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| Authors: | ID Prišenk, Jernej (Author)
ID Filipič, Nina (Author)
ID Rozman, Črtomir (Author)
ID Pažek, Karmen (Author)
ID Turk, Jernej (Author) |
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| Files: |  Prisenk-2022-Evaluation_of_Traditional_and_Ind.pdf (5,85 MB)
MD5: 9C06894A3E54ACB3FCD81A2CC000B2CD
 https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/4/1971
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| Language: | English |
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| Work type: | Scientific work |
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| Typology: | 1.01 - Original Scientific Article |
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| Organization: | FKBV - Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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| Abstract: | In this work, a new multi-criteria model for the evaluation of traditional and indigenous horse breeds, the HORQUAL model, was developed by applying the DEX (Decision Expert) method. The idea for this study culminated from brainstorming among researchers who had the importance of conserving traditional and indigenous horse breeds in Slovenia and their universal uses (recreative and sport) in mind. The conservation of native domestic animal breeds is one of the important indicators of sustainable agricultural development in particular countries. Here, the assessment process considered the horse breeds in terms of lifestyle, expectations, requirements and experiences. The development process was based on the multi-criteria decision analysis approach, and it was applied to seven traditional and indigenous Slovenian horse breeds. The horse breeds were classified into four groups of breed ratings according to the chosen criteria. The horse breeds were categorised as follows: “does not correspond to the criteria”, “less correspondence with the criteria”, “corresponds to the criteria” and “completely corresponds to the criteria”. The results of the HORQUAL model clearly show that it is easier and more effective to choose the most suitable breeds for specific purposes (i.e., recreative/sport horses with the potential for breeding along with acceptable costs, favourable temperament and suitable price) as they can easily be analysed or compared with each other, according to the criteria chosen in this paper. The rating by group takes the criteria for the multi-attribute evaluation that were identified by an expert group into account and balances between the assessment of recreational and sports needs for riders and the life expectancy for breeders. Additionally, incorporating the Plus-minus-1 analysis proved to be a useful support tool to analyse the assessments and to further improve horse breeding plans. |
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| Keywords: | traditional horse breeds, indigenous horse breeds, multi-criteria model, DEX-model |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Submitted for review: | 18.11.2021 |
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| Article acceptance date: | 07.02.2022 |
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| Publication date: | 09.02.2022 |
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| Publisher: | MDPI |
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| Year of publishing: | 2022 |
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| Number of pages: | Str. 1-9 |
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| Numbering: | Letn. 14, Št. 4, št. članka 1971 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DKUM-89272  |
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| UDC: | 636.1.082:004.9 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2071-1050 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 96867331 |
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| DOI: | 10.3390/su14041971 |
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| Publication date in DKUM: | 02.07.2024 |
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| Views: | 299 |
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| Downloads: | 62 |
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| Categories: | Misc.
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