Huai Mountain Goat

Huai Mountain Goat

　　 The Huai Mountain Goat is a well-known local premium breed, named after its origin in the Huaidian area, where Huaidian serves as the distribution hub. It has a medium build, short and dense fur, matures early, reproduces quickly, is an efficient forager, tolerant of coarse feed, prefers dry conditions over dampness, is adept at climbing, enjoys butting, and is easy to raise and feed. The Huai Mountain Goat is lean with little fat, not greasy or overly rich, with minimal gamey flavor, making it ideal for cooking and stewing. The smoked lamb from Dongguan in Huaidian, made from Huai Mountain Goat meat, is a widely celebrated delicacy. (Zhoukou)

　　The Huai Mountain Goat is one of China’s premium goat breeds, with Huaiyang as its main production area. It features a sturdy physique, fine and even fur, and tough yet elastic hide. It has excellent meat production performance, with a dressing percentage of 38.9%. The meat is tender, with minimal gaminess, making it an outstanding dual-purpose breed for both meat and leather.