The authors study the current status of Hungarian Cikta
Sheep based on genetic background of scrapie resistance.
The aim of this investigation was to estimate the relative
frequency of prion haplotypes, -genotypes, and risk categories
as well as to reveal the efficiency of scrapie eradication
program achieved over the last decade.
The authors confirmed based on larger sample size the
previous knowledge, that the resistance against scrapie of
Cikta breed is considered as low, and the classification of this
breed according to risk category has not been improved.
However, the frequent genotype ARQ and risk category 3 can
also be considered for breed specificity. The careful use of
these genotypes is permitted and will contribute to the
maintenance of breed diversity according to other aspects
