Longlin Yellow Cattle

Longlin Yellow Cattle

Longlin Yellow Cattle is a product with a geographical indication.

　　Yellow Cattle: Yellow cattle are one of the traditional fine livestock breeds in Longlin. They are tall in stature, well-muscled, strong and hardy, with strong disease resistance. Raised under extensive management, they adapt well and are an excellent breed with high productivity in both milk and meat, renowned throughout Guangxi. In 1982, they were rated as one of the three top local yellow cattle breeds in Guangxi and were included in the *Guangxi Livestock and Poultry Breed Survey Compilation*.

　　The forehead of the yellow cattle is slightly concave, the nose mirror is mostly flesh-colored or black, and the horn shapes vary. The neck is of moderate thickness, with well-developed dewlaps. Bulls have prominent shoulder humps, and their hind legs are positioned close together. Cows have a slightly higher croup, moderately developed udders, teats about the size of a pinky finger, and their coat colors are mostly yellow, followed by brown, with fewer black, gray, or mixed colors. Their work efficiency is higher than that of ordinary yellow cattle. According to measurements, adult cattle can plow 4.5 mu (about 0.3 hectares) and dry land 2.77 mu (about 0.18 hectares) per day over six hours, and can harrow 5 mu (about 0.33 hectares). In the county, ethnic groups such as Zhuang, Miao, Han, Yi, and Gelao in villages including De'e, Changmo, Zhuchang, Kechang, Shechang, Yancha, Shali, and Zhebao all raise these cattle.

　　Geographic Scope

　　Longlin Yellow Cattle are produced in 16 towns and townships within the territory of the Longlin Various Nationalities Autonomous County, namely: De'e Town, Zhuchang Township, Kechang Township, Shechang Township, Jieting Township, Yancha Township, Longhuo Township, Jinzhongshan Township, Gebu Township, Tianshengqiao Town, Zhelang Township, Yacha Town, Zhebao Township, Pingban Town, Shali Township, and Xinzhou Town. The main production areas are De'e Town, Zhuchang Township, Shechang Township, and Kechang Township. The geographical indication area spans longitude 104°47′ to 105°41′ and latitude 24°22′ to 24°59′, at altitudes from 380m to 1950m, covering a total protected area of 3,552.96 km², with an annual herd size of over 57,000 head.