What is Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep? Authentic Guinan specialty from Qinghai: Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep
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Basic Introduction of Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep
Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep is produced in Guinan, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The lambs produced are black, shiny, and beautiful, known as "black purple lambs". Guinan black Tibetan sheep have a triangular head, a raised nose bridge, a wide forehead, a thin mouth tip, and slightly drooping ears; The limbs are upright, the physique is strong, the wedge-shaped tail is small, the body is large, the body is rectangular, the cross is slightly higher than the nail, the structure is symmetrical, and the physique is large; His chest is wide and deep, his ribs are well opened, his back and waist are straight, his bones are thick and sturdy, his muscles are moderately developed, his limbs are tall and long, his hooves are solid, his tail is short and thin, and his physique is strong. The fur is mostly braided, and both male and female sheep have horns. The male sheep have thick horns, and the male sheep have a pair of thick spiral shaped horns that bend upward and outward. The female sheep have smaller horns, twist and turn to both sides, and some have no horns Currently, Black Tibetan Sheep products have obtained dual organic certifications in China and the European Union, making them the "black pearl" and "golden calling card" on the Guinan grassland. The successful approval of the Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep National Geographic Indication product signifies that Guinan County's characteristic livestock products have obtained the identity card and passport to enter domestic and international markets. At the same time, it has a strong driving effect on enhancing the popularity of the black Tibetan sheep series products, promoting the improvement of animal husbandry quality and efficiency, and increasing farmers' production and income, laying a good foundation for promoting the construction of the Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep brand Regional Scope Guinan County has an average altitude of over 3200 meters and is under the jurisdiction of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is located in the northeast of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau, between the Xiqing Mountains and the Yellow River, and is a transitional zone from the edge of the Qilian Mountains to the Kunlun Mountains. It belongs to the Gonghe Basin. Located at 100 ° 13 ′ -101 ° 33 ′ E longitude and 35 ° 09 ′ -36 ° 08 ′ N latitude. The county is 134 kilometers long from east to west and 71 kilometers wide from north to south, with a total area of 66498 hectares (9.9747 million acres). There are currently six townships in the county, including Senduo, Taxiu, and Mangla, which are the main livestock production bases and major counties for cattle and sheep export in the province. There are a total of 55650 Guinan black Tibetan sheep in the county. Due to the black fur, strong radiation resistance, and warmth retention of Guinan black Tibetan sheep, they are particularly suitable for grazing and raising in the Guinan County area 1. Unique sensory characteristics: Guinan black Tibetan sheep have a triangular head, a raised nose bridge, a wide forehead, a thin mouth tip, and slightly drooping ears; The limbs are upright, the physique is strong, the wedge-shaped tail is small, the body is large, the body is rectangular, the cross is slightly higher than the nail, the structure is symmetrical, and the physique is large; His chest is wide and deep, his ribs are well opened, his back and waist are straight, his bones are thick and sturdy, his muscles are moderately developed, his limbs are tall and long, his hooves are solid, his tail is short and thin, and his physique is strong. The fur is mostly braided, and both male and female sheep have horns. The male sheep have thick horns, and the male sheep have a pair of thick spiral shaped horns that bend upward and outward. The female sheep have smaller horns, twist and turn to both sides, and some have no horns. The whole body of the black Tibetan sheep is covered with black fur and skin, while the lamb's fur is dark and shiny in color. The curly flowers are curved in a circular or semi-circular shape, and the ratio of the two types of fur to the fuzz is moderate. In the Tibetan sheep population, about 1-2% of them have completely black individuals. The lambs have dark and shiny fur with circular or semi-circular curly flowers, which are deeply loved by the masses. The masses specially group black lambs and select pure black male sheep as breeding sheep. After long-term breeding, a unique Tibetan sheep type of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau Tibetan sheep, Guinan Black Tibetan Sheep, has been formed 2. Unique intrinsic quality indicators: Guinan black Tibetan sheep breed and thrive on natural pastures above 3200 meters above sea level on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Under the conditions of high cold and oxygen deficiency, year-round outdoor grazing without supplementary feeding, and extremely extensive feeding tubes, they have formed a strong physique, strong disease resistance, and are good at mountain climbing and long-distance grazing. During the summer and autumn when the grass is lush, they quickly fatten up and are tolerant to rough and cold. In addition, the ecological environment is clean, the water quality is excellent, the pollution is low, and the grass grows vigorously. Its meat is fresh and tender, with high protein, low fat, rich minerals, and a complete variety of amino acids. It is a high-quality meat and semi wild game green food with high biological value and delicious taste. There is a saying circulating in the local area that A catchy rhyme, Black Tibetan sheep drink mineral water and eat winter cordyceps. Their meat is fresh and delicious, like black pearls on the grassland 3. Safety requirements: The safety requirements for Guinan black Tibetan sheep include feeding management, breeding and cultivation, and other production technology requirements, which should be implemented in accordance with DB63/T547.1-2005 Qinghai Tibetan sheep feeding management technical specifications, DB63/T547.2-2005 Qinghai Tibetan sheep breeding technical specifications, DB63/T547.3-2005 Qinghai Tibetan sheep production performance measurement technical specifications, etc., to ensure standardized production of Guinan black Tibetan sheep and improve their production performance; The quality standards for meat products shall be implemented in accordance with the DB63/T 515-2005 Qinghai Tibetan Lamb Quality Standards Natural ecological environment and cultural and historical factors 1. Terrain, landforms, and soil: Guinan County has abundant land resources and diverse types, mainly including mountains, beaches, river valleys, and valleys. The mountainous area is located in the southeast of the county, forming a high mountain zone, with flat beaches in the middle and valleys of varying sizes in the northwest due to the cutting of the Yellow River and its tributaries. The highest point in the county, Zhihai Mountain Peak, has an elevation of 5011 meters, and the lowest point at the exit of the Yellow River is 2222 meters, with a relative height difference of 2789 meters. The terrain slopes from southeast to northwest at an angle of 13 degrees. There are 9 soil types, 22 subtypes, 5 genera, and 11 soil species, with a clear vertical distribution, including alpine cold desert soil, alpine meadow soil, mountainous meadow soil, gray brown soil, black calcareous soil, and chestnut calcareous soil. The soil is mainly chestnut calcareous soil, with a thickness of 50-100cm and an organic matter content of 3% -4%, which is conducive to grass growth and suitable for the development of grassland animal husbandry. In addition, the ecological environment is clean, the water quality is excellent, and there is less pollution. The soil and grass are rich in elements such as iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and boron, which are particularly beneficial for the growth and development of Tibetan sheep 2. Climate: characterized by a plateau continental climate. Long daylight hours and strong solar radiation. The annual sunshine hours are 2638.2 to 2885.2 hours, the annual radiation is 636.5 kilojoules per square centimeter, and the average annual temperature is 2.3 ℃. The temperature is low, the heat distribution is uneven, the temperature difference between day and night is large, the winter is long and the summer is short, there is no severe cold in winter, no extreme heat in summer, no absolute frost free period, and there is drought and little rainfall. Animal husbandry production is mainly distributed in beaches between 3200 and 3400 meters above sea level and mountains above 3500 meters, with an annual average temperature below 0 ℃ and an annual accumulated temperature between 1500 and 1800 ℃ 3. Water Resources: Guinan County belongs to the Yellow River Basin and is rich in hydropower resources, with 7 rivers of various sizes. The groundwater resources in the whole county are 184 million cubic meters per year, and the mining output amount is about 81 million cubic meters per year. Its water quality is pollution-free, with low and uneven annual precipitation ranging from 300 millimeters to 550 millimeters. The climate is dry and the evaporation is high, with an annual evaporation ranging from 1300 millimeters to 900 millimeters. The warm season is short and rainy, while the cold season is long and dry. The main tributaries of the Yellow River in the county include the Mangla River, the Jubu River system, and the Moqugou River system. The average annual flow of the rivers is 11.85 cubic meters per second, and the annual runoff is 374 million cubic meters. The Mangla River, Shagou River, and other Yellow River valley areas are warm agricultural areas. 4. Grassland type: The total land area of Guinan County is 9.9747 million mu, including 8.5164 million mu of natural grassland and 8.13 million mu of usable grassland. Grassland types are divided into five categories: alpine meadow, temperate grassland, alpine grassland, temperate desert grassland, and temperate desert grassland