The Suchovy goose (Slovak: Suchovská hus) is a breed of domestic goose originating in Suchá nad Parnou in Slovakia. The Suchovy goose was selectively bred in the 1980s from locally present domestic geese.[1][2]

The Suchovy goose generally weighs 6.5–7.5 kg (14–17 lb) for male and 5.5–6.5 kg (12–14 lb) for female. They reach maturity at 310–320 days old. They lay around 14–16 eggs of weight 140 g (5 oz).

Population

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With respect to the small number (150 females and 75 males) of the population, the Suchovy goose is considered to be endangered breed.[3]

Trend of breed Suchovy goose frequency
Year Number of breeders Male Female Total
2001 18 20 52 72
2002 24 29 53 82
2003 23 26 41 67
2004 29 34 88 122
2005 28 43 100 143
2006 35 47 94 141
2007 27 44 96 140
2008 21 40 96 136
2009 21 41 73 114
2010 19 25 57 82
Average 25 35 75 110

References

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  1. ^ "Breeds currently recorded in the Global Databank for Animal Genetic Resources" (PDF). FAO. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
  2. ^ "National Consultative Committee for the Use and Conservation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources" (PDF). The State of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in the Slovak Republic, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-04. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
  3. ^ "Slovak White Goose and Suchovy Goose (Slovenská biela hus a Suchovská hus'". Slovak Breeders Association. Retrieved 2010-12-18.

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