Xishui Ma Yang [Guizhou Xishui Specialty]

What is Xishui Ma Yang? Authentic Guizhou Xishui specialty: Xishui Ma Yang

Content summary:Do you want to know what Xishui Ma Yang is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Guizhou Xishui specialty - Xishui Ma Yang. It was compiled by the editorial team of China Specialty Network, who reviewed and collected relevant information about Xishui Ma Yang. The full text takes about 6 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Xishui Ma Yang

Basic introduction of Xishui Ma sheep

Qianbei Ma sheep, commonly known as Ma sheep, is named after its main distribution in Renhuai, Xishui and other counties in northern Guizhou. It is one of the three excellent local goat breeds in Guizhou Province. According to the "Guizhou Province Livestock and Poultry Local Variety Chronicles", the production area of Ma sheep in northern Guizhou has a long history and originated earlier. Local unearthed cultural relics include stone axes from the Neolithic period, copper pots, bronze tripods, Han bricks from the Han Dynasty, as well as currency from dynasties such as the Qin, Han Wangmang, Western Jin, and Northern Song. Today, Tucheng Town in Xishui County was the location of the prefecture and county during the Northern Song Dynasty, and was a political, economic, and cultural center. According to investigation and research, the Qianbei Ma sheep was formed through long-term breeding and natural selection by the working people in the production area. Local farmers have a tradition of raising sheep, and still maintain the custom of "giving sheep as gifts" for weddings, funerals, and building houses to celebrate birthdays. They use this as one of the main sources of meat and fertilizer. Qianbei Ma Yang meat has always been regarded by local people as a superior dish for entertaining distinguished guests since ancient times. During the Long March of the Red Army, when the Red Army crossed the Chishui River four times, they stayed at the homes of ordinary people in Xishui and Renhuai and would help them with their work. The people were very moved and wanted to kill sheep to reward the Red Army, but how could the Red Army be willing to eat the sheep of ordinary people. This sheep is the Qianbei Ma sheep. Nowadays, in many mid to high end hotels in the local area, dishes made with Qianbei Ma lamb meat have become the signature dishes for the public

The Qianbei Ma sheep belongs to the short haired type of dual-purpose goat, with a strong physique, wide and deep chest, straight back and waist, thick neck, and two types of fur: brownish and light brown, with black back line and black neck band. The fur color of young sheep is light, and that of adult sheep becomes darker. The slaughter rate of Qianbei Ma sheep is 56.6%, with good meat production performance, high reproductive rate, strong disease resistance, and adaptability to extensive feeding in mountainous areas, which has great development potential

Regional Scope

Ma sheep in northern Guizhou are mainly produced in Renhuai City, Xishui County and other places in northern Guizhou. The protected area of Mayang in northern Guizhou includes Renhuai City and Xishui County. The geographical coordinates are: longitude 105 ° 50 ′ 20 "-106 ° 44 ′ 30" E, latitude 27 ° 33 ′ 30 "-28 ° 20 ′ 15" N. The east-west axis is 89.5 kilometers long, the north-south axis is 149.4 kilometers long, and the total area is 4915.7 square kilometers