THE AUTUMN EVALUATION OF THE PROTECTED AND NOBLE BREEDING IN THE NATIONAL STUD FARM "TOPOĽČIANKY", Š.P. 11.-12.10.2023

Selection committee

Ing. Juraj Kovalčík – acting chairman

Ing. Eugen Feherváry

Ing. Lenka Capeková, PhD.

Ing. Lenka Polyaková

Evaluation and breeding committee

Ing. Eugen Feherváry

Ing. Juraj Kovalčík

Ing. Lenka Capeková, PhD.

Ing. Lenka Polyaková

Ing. Samuel Sokol

Ing. Emil Kovalčík, PhD.

Ing. Monika Ivančíková, PhD.

For the REGIONAL VETERINARY AND FOOD ADMINISTRATION

MVDr. Ján Chladný, director of RVPS Nitra

MVDr. Otto Nagy

INVITED:

MVDr. Dušan Solár

MVDr. Stefan Karahuta

MVDr. Eduard Morvay

Vladimir Varga

The Selection Committee for Horse Breeding of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as "MPRV SR") on 11-12 October in 2023 carried out the autumn assessment of horses in the National Stud "Topoľčianky" š.p. 8 Lipizzaner foals, 43 breeding Lipizzaner mares, 6 shagya - arab foals, 35 breeding shagya - arab mares, 6 foals of the Hucul horse, 31 breeding mares of the Hucul horse, 1 breeding stallion in the breeding of the Slovak Warmblood breed, 25 breeding mares of the Slovak Warmblood breed, 3 English thoroughbred mares, 2 breeding stallions of Arabian thoroughbred, 5 mares of Arabian thoroughbred, young horses of all breeds up to 3 years of age, 40 horses in basic training, 33 sport horses and 5 racing horses owned by the National Stud Farm Topoľčianky  were inspected.

The commission positively assessed the readiness of all buildings and horses for the autumn assessment. All breeding objects and the surrounding environment were decently prepared. The commission positively evaluates the good condition, nutrition and health of the horses, as well as corrections, hoof trimming and the overall appearance of the horses being shown, as well as the current state of reproductive indicators in all herds. A total of 83 breeding mares are in foal and 19 mares need to confirm the gravidity. The gravidity rate for all-area insemination is 74.77% so far. The commission found regular compliance with vaccinations, deworming and legally mandated examinations for equine infectious anaemia.

The Commission positively evaluates the inclusion of the breeding stallion Davos and his purchase for the National Stud in view of his balanced progeny with very good movement mechanics. The commission states that the stallion Davos has followed up very well with the domestic herd of mares of the Slovak warmblood breed. The Commission also commented positively on the intention of including young stallions of the Slovak Warmblood breed in breeding training.

The commission positively evaluates the purchase of 4 pure-blood Egyptian Arabian thoroughbred mares to expand the blood base within the breeding of the Arabian thoroughbred breed with bilateral Egyptian origin.

The benefit will also be the exchange of 2 elite Lipizzan mares from the Piber State Stud for 2 elite mares from the Spadiglia family from NZ in order to expand the base of the Europa family in the base herd of Lipizzan mares.

The Commission expressed appreciation to the National Stud for:

• exemplary representation of Slovakia at international sports and breeding events, as well as wide testing of horses in almost all branches of equestrian sports,
• publication of the Breeding Stallion Catalogue 2023 with the promotion of the Insemination and Reproduction Centre of the NŽ and breeding stallions under the jurisdiction of the NŽ, for which it maintains a stud book in Slovakia,
• for the annual publication of the UCHO (Recognized Breeding Organisation) report, which is part of the Annual Report (Register of Financial Statements) beyond the scope of legal regulations (publication on the official website of the NŽ), for the registration of the Lipizzaner horse breed in the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO (December 1, 2022).

Employees of NŽ "Topoľčianky" s.p. they ensured the course of the autumn credit rating at a high level. The commission highlights the correct organization of the employees and the professional presentation of the horses, as well as the cleanliness and order in all breeding facilities. The commission expressed satisfaction with the submitted complete bonification records, which include the current body measurements, the current state of reproduction, the proposal of horses for sale, respectively. proposal of horses for breeding training.

During the assessment, a pre-selection of stallions and young mares for breeding training took place. During the assessment, horses were proposed for sale and castration.

The Commission highly values the interest of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Slovak Republic as the founder of NŽ Topoľčianky in his breeding work, through the personal visit of the minister of the MPRV SR, prof. MVDr. Jozef Bíreš, DrSc.