Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVI, Issue 2
Written by Doru NECULA, Valeriu STOILOV-LINU, Mădălina UNGUREANU-IUGA, Bogdan-Mihai NEGREA, Octavia Maria TAMAS-KRUMPE, Diana TODORAN, Laurenţ OGNEAN
The Dornelor Depression occupies a mountainous geographical area with subalpine specifics, known as "Ţara Dornelor". The geological, pedo-climatic, and floristic structure of this area represents the basis of the traditional agriculture development, which is mainly centered on the growth of some autochthonous cattle breeds (Transylvanian Pinzgau, Black Pinzgau/ Dorna Cow and Brown cow of Maramureș). This study aimed to analyse the current level of geological, pedological, climatic, and biodiversity conditions, as well as the need to preserve Pinzgau cow herds and the procedures for preparing traditional dairy products. The obtained results confirmed the location of Suceava county among the leading areas in domestic cattle breeding, Romanian Spotted Cattle being predominant. The analysis of the specific climate has revealed that it is directly influenced by the relief which is structured in altitude steps, the Dornelor land being a representative geographic area for the national and community heritage, through the protected natural areas of the "NATURA 2000" European Ecological Network.
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