Jiuzhi Yak [Qinghai Jiuzhi Specialty]

What is Jiuzhi Yak? Authentic Qinghai Jiuzhi Specialty: Jiuzhi Yak

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Basic Introduction to Jiuzhi Yak

Jiuzhi Yak is a specialty of Jiuzhi County, Guoluo Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Jiuzhi yaks enjoy the highest reputation in Tibetan areas and have been presented as tribute to Tibetan leaders throughout history, revered as Jiuzhi tribute cattle. Jiuzhi yak is a national geographical indication protected product for agricultural products

Jiuzhi yak is a unique breed of cattle on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Yaks, formerly known as "Haoniu" and referred to as "mao" and "mao" in historical books, were domesticated from wild yaks. Jiuzhi County has solidified its position as the foundation of animal husbandry, focusing on improving efficiency and increasing income for herdsmen. It actively guides herdsmen to raise livestock scientifically, overcomes reluctance to sell, and continuously increases the rate of livestock slaughter and commodity sales. The county's animal husbandry development has achieved significant results: the high-altitude yak breeding farm in Jiuzhi County has been completed, consisting of 200 basic groups and 80 core groups, forming a breeding group of 3000 eligible female livestock. The original breeding farm has a fixed office space, complete equipment procurement, complete archives and materials, and the breeding farm is operating normally, completing the identification of young livestock, 1-year-old calves, and 2-year-old calves

The geographical protection scope of the production area designated for Jiuzhi yaks includes 5 townships and 1 town in Zhiqing Songduo Town, Mentang Township, Suohu Rima Township, Wosai Township, Baiyu Township, and Waeryi Township of Jiuzhi County. The geographical coordinates are 100 ° 20 ′ 00 ″ E to 101 ° 47 ′ 00 ″ E and 33 ° 02 ′ 00 ″ N to 34 ° 03 ′ 00 ″ N

Yak has a large head, thick horns, thick fur, high, long, and wide bun armor, short and upright forelimbs, and knife shaped hind limbs. The lower part of the body is covered with thick and long hair, and the tail is short and covered with fluffy long hair. The head of the male yak is thick and rectangular, with a short, thick, and deep neck. The testicles are large, close to the abdomen, and do not sag; The female yak has a long head, large and round eyes, a wide forehead, horns, a long and thin neck, small breasts that are bowl shaped, short nipples, and indistinct milk veins