Haiyan Yak [Qinghai Haiyan Specialty]

What is Haiyan yak? Authentic Qinghai Haiyan specialty: Haiyan yak

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Basic Introduction of Haiyan Yak

"Haiyan Yak" has the characteristics of high protein, high calorie, and complete amino acid types

In the lengthy Tibetan oral masterpiece "Gesar King", the yak is described as a powerful god. In the "World Public Mulberry" sub edition, the soul sending red copper horned bison of the Northern Demon Kingdom Demon King was angered by the mulberry smoke ignited by the people of the Lingdi during the mulberry burning process, and rushed into the gathered Hall and Lingdi horses, causing a large number of casualties. The wild yak, as a soul item sent by the demon king, is depicted as possessing earth shattering power and often associated with terrifying natural phenomena such as storms, solar eclipses, and wildfires, demonstrating people's worship and reverence for yaks. Fan Ye's "Book of Later Han" pointed out: "Ran Zhuo Yi produced yak, weighing a thousand catties and with hair that could be used as a banner. Looking at this, the name of yak is derived from it." "Biography of Southwest Yi in the Book of Later Han" The Qiang people in the Han Dynasty were called "Yak Qiang" because they raised yaks, and also because the Qiang people in Hehuang "When the great grandson of Jian Ren, Duke Xian of Qin was first established and wanted to restore the footsteps of Duke Mu, he was called the leader when the army arrived, and destroyed Di and Rong... Later generations each planted their own yaks, and they were chosen to follow or breed yaks. The Western Qiang in the Book of Later Han was also known as" The Western Qiang in the Book of Later Han ". Biography. It can be inferred that the Hehuang Qiang people also began to domesticate or graze yaks during the Gujian era, and were inherited and developed by their descendants. In the Han Dynasty, they were known for taming high-quality yaks. In the year 310 AD, the Tugu Hunren people entered Qinghai Province, including present-day Gonghe, Haiyan, and Gangcha, and continued to domesticate wild yaks in the Kunlun and Qilian Mountains. The Hai Yan yak is characterized by a short and long body, short and thin limbs, small and pointed hooves, wedge-shaped head when viewed from the side, often without horns. Those without horns have a raised skull, dense frontal hair, and those with horns have a clear and beautiful head shape. The chest is deep and wide, the back and waist are slightly depressed, the ridge is narrow and inclined, and the middle and lower ends of the tail are covered with broom shaped long hair. For thousands of years, yaks have struggled tenaciously against extremely harsh natural conditions, thriving and developing, creating miracles of life. The spirit of yaks embodies the most precious human spirit, which is to "stand on the plateau, root in the plateau, stand tall, silently cultivate, endure hardship, persevere, strive for progress, and selflessly dedicate oneself"

Regional Scope

The protected area for Haiyan yak is: Haiyan County borders Qilian and Menyuan to the north, Datong and Huangzhong to the east, Huangyuan and Gonghe to the south, and Gangcha County to the west. The geographical coordinates are: longitude 100 ° 23 ′ -101 ° 20 ′ E, latitude 36 ° 44 ′ -37 ° 39 ′ N. At an altitude of 2726-4583 meters, it belongs to the plateau sub dry climate. The county has four townships and one town: Sanjiaocheng Town, Qinghai Lake Township, Ganzihe Township, Halejing Township, and Jintan Township. The total area of the county is 4853 square kilometers, with a grassland area of 4.48 million mu, of which 4.17 million mu can be used to breed 150000 yaks, covering the entire county

Product Quality Characteristics

1. Unique Sensory Features: Due to the unique climate conditions and relatively abundant grass in Haiyan County, the introduction of frozen semen from wild yaks has improved the breed characteristics of Haiyan yaks. Therefore, the Haiyan yak embodies the characteristics of well-developed appearance at birth, specifically characterized by a short and long body, short and thin limbs, small and pointed hooves, a wedge-shaped head, dense frontal hair, deep chest, wide back, slightly sunken waist, and narrow and inclined ridges. From the perspective of the body, the muscles are shiny and smooth, with a slightly darker color, pale yellow fat, clear and tough muscle fibers, and good elasticity. The meat quality is good, the meat is delicious, the muscle fibers are thick, the color is dark red, the fishy smell is small, and the appearance is moist, non stick to the hands, no odor, and has the unique aroma of fresh beef. After boiling yak meat, the broth is clear and transparent, with fat gathering on the surface and a unique aroma. 2. Intrinsic quality indicators: Haiyan yaks have been growing in high-altitude areas above 3000 meters for a long time, and are produced and managed through traditional nomadic grazing methods. At the same time, the special geographical and climatic conditions make Haiyan yaks develop well. The total protein content of Haiyan yak meat is ≥ 18%, the fat content is ≥ 3.0%, and the total amount of 17 amino acids is ≥ 17.5%. High in protein, high in calories, and with a complete range of amino acids, it is a raw material for producing and processing high-quality beef products, as well as an excellent meat food with a delicious taste