Tanggula Tibetan Sheep [Qinghai Golmud Specialty]

What is Tanggula Tibetan sheep? Authentic Qinghai Golmud Specialty: Tanggula Tibetan Sheep

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Basic Introduction of Tanggula Tibetan Sheep

Tanggula Tibetan Sheep is a specialty of Tanggula Mountain Town, Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. In 2014, the "Tanggula Tibetan Sheep" declared by the Golmud Livestock and Veterinary Workstation passed the review and expert evaluation organized by the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture, and was registered and protected as a national agricultural geographical indication

Regional Scope

The scope of geographical indication protection for Tanggula yak is: The scope of geographical indication protection for Tanggula Tibetan sheep is: the administrative area of Tanggula Mountain Town, Golmud City. The geographical coordinates are: 91 ° 38 ′ 49-93 ° 20 ′ 22 E, 33 ° 52 ′ 14-35 ° 12 ′ 31 N. The protected area is 1427755 hectares. It is adjacent to Naqu Prefecture of Xizang in the south, Yushu Prefecture in the east and north, and Xinjiang in the west; The area has an altitude of over 4500-6000 meters and belongs to a plateau continental climate

1. Unique sensory characteristics: Tanggula Tibetan sheep are gradually bred through long-term natural and artificial selection in specific natural climates and production methods such as high altitude and cold regions. Large physique, long body, deep and wide chest, developed and open front chest, straight back and waist, with a rectangular overall shape; The head is rough, the forehead is wide, the nose bridge is raised, and both males and females have horns. Ram horns are thick, long and flat, spiral or twisted, with tips pointing outward and extending to the left and right. Sheep horns are flat and slightly smaller than ram horns, mostly twisted, and some have small columnar horns; Strong limbs, well-developed tendons, black or dark brown hooves, solid hooves; The tail is thin and short, conical in shape. Mainly distributed within the administrative area of Tanggula Mountain Town in Golmud City

2. Unique internal quality indicators: muscles have luster, rosy color, and fat is milky white; The muscle structure is tight, solid, and the muscle fibers have strong toughness. The fibers are clear and tough, with good elasticity. The indentation after finger pressure immediately recovers; Wet appearance, non stick to hands; No odor, with the unique scent of fresh lamb meat; The meat soup is transparent and clear, with fat condensed on the surface of the meat soup, possessing the inherent aroma and freshness of lamb soup. Tanggula Tibetan lamb contains a total protein content of ≥ 22%, a fat content of ≥ 2%, and a total of 17 amino acids of ≥ 19%. High protein, low-fat, with a complete range of amino acids, it has ideal appearance requirements and excellent storage stability, making it an ideal raw material for producing high-quality lamb

3. Safety requirements: Due to the fact that Tanggula Mountain Town is located in the central part of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau and is known as the "water tower of China" in the core area of the Three Rivers Source Protection Zone, there are no industrial or mining enterprises in the area. Therefore, the pollution to the local ecological environment and the environmental impact on the Tanggula yak production area are almost zero. Therefore, the environmental air quality of Tanggula Tibetan sheep breeding areas meets the relevant regulations of GB3095; The drinking water meets the NY2057 standard for pollution-free livestock drinking water quality; The soil environmental quality meets the HJ 568-2010 standards for environmental assessment of livestock and poultry breeding areas