Suchovy goose

Suchovy goose, female left, male right

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

The Suchovy goose is generally weighing between 6,5-7,5 kg (male) and 5,5-6,5 kilos (female). They become adult when 310–320 days old. They lay around 14-16 eggs. Egg weights 140 g.

Population

With respect to small number (150 females and 75 males) of 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

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. Retrieved 2010-12-18.
3. "Slovak White Goose and Suchovy Goose (Slovenská biela hus a Suchovská hus'". Slovak Breeders Association. Retrieved 2010-12-18.

See also

• List of goose breeds
• Animal breeds originating in Slovakia