Hebei Large-Tail Han Sheep

Hebei Large-Tail Han Sheep

　　Bred in Xingtai, Hebei. The wool is relatively uniform in fineness and of good quality. The slaughter rate and yield of lean meat are high, with fat mainly concentrated in the tail. As a result, the carcass contains more lean meat and less fat. The lamb meat is tender, predominantly lean, with a mild gamey flavor and delicious taste. The pelts of Large-Tail Han lambs and their “ermao” (two-month-old) fleeces feature long, cone-shaped wool clusters, with snow-white, glossy fur and attractive, usually curved flower patterns. After processing, the leather is soft, the wool fibers are firm, elastic, and aesthetically pleasing, not prone to deformation or shedding, offering warmth and lightness. Lambskins under one year old are of especially high quality and are referred to as “oil boards.” This breed also has good wool production and a high lambing rate.