Konik polski

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Breed facts

Country of origin
Poland
Clinical relevance
Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.
As harvested
Konik polski, Poland (Horse)
Also known as
PanjepferdPolish Konik

Definition

Specific uses: Preservation and sustainable management of pernament grasslands, for example in Biebrza National Park. Adaptability: The breed is well adapted to the local poor environmental conditions. Special qualities: robust and compact constitution; suitable for small-scale farming; characterized by high intelligence. Resistance or tolerance: High resistance to diseases is reported for animals kept under conditions of forest reserves.