Ellinikon
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| Greece, GR | |
| Synonyms | local Greek Ass |
| Description | Adult asses measure about 1m of height. Colour: brown, with grey muzzle, belly and underparts. This type of ass was spread all over Greece. Later other breeds of larger sizes were imported. Today varieties of types in size and colour are found in the country. However, the predominant type is that of small to medium height, light cloured with an eelstripe. It is a relative primeval breed with a big similarity to Equus asinus |
| Contact | Amaltheia Kostas Papaioannou Glavani 113 GR-38221 Volos TK Greece |
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| ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY | |
| Use (institution) | Harness, Pack, Stable companion, Breeding, Milk, Cosmetics, Therapy, Pet, Riding |
| Remark | Breeding takes place mainly in farms keeping more that 20 donkeys There are several farm now that use those animal to set up enterprises for milk production. Many farmers produce soaps that sell in local markets. There is not a developed network for milk collectionThe role of donkey as pet is getting more popularity. There are also agritourism enterprises that use donkeys more often for riding of kids |
| Contact person in the institution | GEORGIOS ARSENOS |