Analysis of the population of equidae in semiarid region of Paraíba

Authors

  • Patricy de Andrade Salles Universidade Federal do Tocantins
  • Leonardo de Oliveira Sousa
  • Luana Priscilla Barbosa Gomes
  • Vanessa Virginia Barbosa
  • Geovergue Rodrigues de Medeiros
  • Christiano Morais de Sousa
  • Mathias Weller
  • Patricy de Andrade Salles Instituto Nacional do Semiárido https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6452-758X
  • Leonardo de Oliveira Sousa Universidade Estadual da Paraíba
  • Luana Priscilla Barbosa Gomes Universidade Estadual da Paraíba
  • Vanessa Virginia Barbosa Universidade Estadual da Paraíba
  • Geovergue Rodrigues de Medeiros Instituto Nacional do Semiárido https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6544-1518
  • Christiano Morais de Sousa Universidade Estadual da Paraíba
  • Mathias Weller Universidade Estadual da Paraíba https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5881-4256

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20873/jbb.uft.cemaf.v4n3.salles

Keywords:

population size, horses, donkeys, mules

Abstract

The species of equines of the Brazilian Northeast represent primarily to those local populations of horses, donkeys and mules, which are adapted to the semiarid region and developed a key role in shaping social and historical life of the region. The Brazil has the third largest population in the world, especially in the Northeast. The aim of this study was to analyze the situation of the population of major species of equines (horses, donkeys and mules) and analise their population dynamics in a defined time period of the last decade ( 2004 to 2010). The study took into account the actual numbers of horses, donkeys and mules in the semiarid region covered by the state of Paraíba. Results show that equine populations suffered an decrease over a time period of six years. The loss was great est in the back lands and less strong in the central part of Paraíba and the donkeys suffered the largest reduction.The analysis of the situation of the population of equines that were important for the region showed a negative balance comparing population sizes between 2004 and 2010. The present study represents a basis for the development of conservation programs of equines species.

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Published

2013-08-01

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Salles, P. de A., Sousa, L. de O., Gomes, L. P. B., Barbosa, V. V., de Medeiros, G. R., de Sousa, C. M., … Weller, M. (2013). Analysis of the population of equidae in semiarid region of Paraíba. Journal of Biotechnology and Biodiversity, 4(3), 269–275. https://doi.org/10.20873/jbb.uft.cemaf.v4n3.salles

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2013): Journal of Biotechnology and Biodiversity

Section

Agrarian Sciences

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