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Introduction to Gansu sheep

2023-06-28 21:15:31 99

Gansu sheep is a sheep breed in China, mainly distributed in Gansu Province and its surrounding areas. It is one of the native sheep breeds adapted to the special environmental conditions of the northwest region.


The appearance characteristics of Gansu sheep vary depending on region and genetic background, but generally they are medium-sized, have strong limbs, and have good adaptability. Coat colors are diverse, including white, black, gray, etc. The wool of Gansu sheep is rough, relatively short in length, but dense.


Gansu sheep are mainly used for meat. Their meat is fresh and tender, has a good taste, and is rich in protein and nutrients. Due to the influence of the growing environment, Gansu sheep have strong tolerance in adapting to special conditions such as drought, cold and grassland.


In addition to meat use, Gansu sheep are also utilized as a resource for dairy production, such as dairy products and sheep dairy products. In addition, Gansu sheep can provide by-products such as wool and leather.


Gansu sheep are one of the important livestock resources in the northwest region and are of great significance to the economic income and livelihood of local farmers. At the same time, due to its adaptability and output performance, it also has certain promotion and application value in other regions.


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