Abaga Black Horse [Specialty of Abaga Banner, Inner Mongolia]

What is Abaga Black Horse? Authentic specialty of Abaga Banner, Inner Mongolia: Abaga Black Horse

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Basic Introduction of Abaga Black Horse

Abaga Black Horse, formerly known as Monk Black Horse, is one of the four famous horses in Inner Mongolia, along with Inner Mongolia Iron Hoof Horse, Ordos Wushen Horse, and Wuzhumuqin Horse. Abaga black horse is known for its resistance to rough feeding, easy grazing, extreme cold, fast weight gain, strong disease resistance, good fat attachment and herd ability. It is known for its large body, dark color, fierce power, high milk production, and strong stress resistance. On October 15, 2009, the Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China issued Announcement No. 1278, confirming Abaga Black Horse as a new excellent livestock and poultry genetic resource in China

Variety characteristics

The grassland in Abaga Banner belongs to a typical high plain grassland, with a mid temperate arid and semi-arid continental climate, with frequent strong winds and cold waves, and varying temperatures. Summer is windy and rainy, while winter is cold and long. Due to the climate, grassland, and all day grazing conditions in the region, as well as the influence of long-term artificial and natural breeding, Abaga black horse has the characteristics of coarse feeding tolerance, easy grazing, cold resistance, fast fat gain, strong disease resistance, good fat attachment and social compatibility. It is known for its large body, black color, fierce strength, high milk yield, and strong stress resistance

Production Area Environment

Abaga Banner is located in the central northern part of Xilingol League. Located at longitude 113 ° 28 ′ -116 ° 11 ′ E and latitude 43 ° 05 ′ -45 ° 26 ′ N. It borders Mongolia to the north with a border line of 175km. It is 260km long from north to south and 110km wide from east to west, with a total area of 27495km. Abaga "is the name of the Mongolian tribe, which means" uncle "in the Mongolian language family. It was named after the former tribal leader Beligutai, who was the half brother of Yuan Taizu Genghis Khan. Abaga Banner currently governs 3 Sumu, 3 towns, 71 Gacha, and 4 resident committees, with a total population of 43000. The urban population is 21000, including 23000 Mongolians, accounting for 54.33%, 18000 Han people, as well as ethnic minorities such as Manchu, Hui, and Daur. The population density is 1.6 people per kilometer. The terrain belongs to the low mountain and hilly area of the Mongolian Plateau, with a slope from northeast to southwest and an altitude of 960m to 1500m. The climate environment belongs to the temperate arid and semi-arid continental climate, with an average annual temperature of 1.3 ℃. The highest temperature reached 38.6 ℃ on July 28, 1999. The coldest month of the year is January, with an extreme minimum temperature of -42.2 ℃ (January 15, 1953). The daily average temperature is above 10 ℃, the frost free period is 130 days, the maximum annual precipitation is 439.9mm (1959), and the minimum precipitation is only 127mm (1965). The southern region has abundant water resources. The total amount of groundwater resources is 393.43 million m/year. The usable grassland area is 24813 square kilometers, accounting for 91.35% of the total area. The grassland is mainly classified into three levels: 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade. Mainly consisting of second-class grasslands, accounting for 75.27% of the total grassland area. There are three levels of grassland: level 6, level 7, and level 8, with level 7 grassland being the main one, accounting for 78.18% of the total grassland area. The distribution overview of each level of grassland is as follows: higher level grasslands are mainly distributed in the northern, central, eastern regions, and various Sumu in the southeast corner. Half of the 4th and 8th grade grasslands are distributed in the western section of Chagannaoer Town and Beiligutai Town, respectively. The height of the grass group is 5cm to 25cm, and the coverage is 25% to 45%. The proportion of excellent forage is 50% to 60%. The yield of wind dried hay per mu is 37kg to 53kg

Distribution of production areas

Abaga black horses are native to the northern border Sumu of Abaga Banner in Xilingol League. Currently, they are mainly distributed in Abaga Banner, Xilinhot City, Sunite Left Banner and other banners. According to surveys, as of the end of December 2008, there were 13758 Abaga black horses in stock, including 8758 in Abaga Banner, 3925 in Xilinhot City, and 1075 in Sunite Left Banner

Regional Scope

The protection scope of Abaga Heima geographical indication agricultural products includes 71 Gacha in 6 Sumu towns, namely Jirigalangtu Sumu, Yihegaole Sumu, Narenbaolige Sumu, Beiligutai Town, Honggeergaole Town, and Chagannaoer Town, Abaga Banner, Xilingol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Located in the central northern part of Xilingol League. Located at longitude 113 ° 28 ′ -116 ° 11 ′ E and latitude 43 ° 05 ′ -45 ° 26 ′ N. To the east, it is adjacent to Dongwuzhumuqin Banner and Xilinhot City; Adjacent to Sunite Left Banner to the west; Border with Zhenglan Banner in the south; It borders Mongolia in the north with a border of 175 kilometers. The total area of grassland is 27000 square kilometers. There are 8000 horses in stock annually, including 5000 adult mares, with an annual output of 2000 tons of mare's milk

1. Unique sensory characteristics: The whole body is covered in black and shiny fur, the physique is relatively clear and sturdy, the structure is coordinated and symmetrical, the bones are solid, and the muscles are well-developed and powerful; The head is slightly delicate, straight or slightly half rabbit head, wide forehead, big and lively eyes, thick mouth barrel, large nostrils, small and upright ears, and thick ear roots; The neck is slightly long, the neck base is low, and most of them have a straight neck. The cervical muscles are well developed, and the head neck and neck joint, as well as the neck shoulder back joint, are well connected; The carapace is low and thick; Full chest is often characterized by broad chest; Mother horses have large and full bellies, while male horses often have good bellies; Back and waist straight and slightly long, well combined; The ridge is short and slanted; The limbs are upright, with obvious and well-developed joints and tendons, solid hooves, small and round hooves, long waists, thick and elastic hooves and palms; The mane and distance hair are well-developed, and the tail hair is of moderate length and thickness

2. Internal quality indicators: speed and endurance; Abaga Black Horse is agile and agile in action, with fast speed and strong endurance. According to the measurement, the speed at 3200 meters is 3'20 〞 16; 20km speed 31'1 "(rider weight 59kg, saddle 13.5kg). Performance of mare milk production: The average lactation period for each mare is about 90 days, with an annual output of about 300 kilograms of mare milk

3. Quality and safety regulations: The production of sour mare's milk (Zege) must comply with the relevant provisions of the "Regulations on Quality and Safety Supervision and Management of Dairy Products" and the "Detailed Rules for the Examination of License Conditions for the Production of Ethnic Characteristic Raw Milk and Traditional Dairy Products by Enterprises (2011) Edition". The hygiene indicators shall be strictly implemented in accordance with the standards for fresh milk production, processing, and inspection. It is necessary to comply with relevant laws and regulations such as the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law, the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law, and the Food Safety Law

There is a naturally formed horseshoe shaped rock in Narenbao Lige Sumu, Abaga Banner, which is said to be called Genghis Khan's horseshoe stone by local herdsmen. Genghis Khan, a legendary figure, once led his troops to conquer this place and greatly appreciated its beautiful scenery. He ordered the camp to be set up on the spot, worshipped the Aobao here, and drank the famous clear spring here - Sengbao Lige (the best spring in Mongolian). He rested his troops and horses, leaving behind traces of horse hooves. Genghis Khan's half brother, Beligutai, stationed in the Abaga tribe (named after the town of Beligutai where Abaga Banner is located) and made outstanding contributions to the establishment of the Mongolian Khanate. He held multiple positions, one of which was to manage all the war horses of the Mongol Khanate. Beiligutai loves pure black horses with strong physique, well-developed limbs, long back and waist, fast running speed, and strong endurance. For a long time, Abaga black horses have thrived here, and under the influence of long-term natural and artificial selection, they have gradually formed the current local excellent breeds