Huili Black Goat

Huili Black Goat

The Huili Black Goat is a geographical indication certification trademark.

The Huili Black Goat is a product with geographical indication for agricultural goods.

　　The Huili Black Goat belongs to the Jianchang Black Goat breed. It is an outstanding variety developed over many years of selective breeding within the administrative region of Huili County, Sichuan Province, through crossbreeding with Jianchang Black Goats from Jintang. This group excels in body height, weight, fertility rate, and meat production. It features a black coat, strong climbing and foraging abilities, tolerance for rough feeding, stable genetic traits, high-quality hide, tender and nutritious meat, mild gamey flavor, and strong disease resistance and adaptability.

　　The Huili Black Goat has a long history of farming, with a population of 690,000. It is mainly distributed across 53 townships (towns) under the jurisdiction of Huili County, in mid-mountain, low-mid mountain, mid-low mountain, and low mountain areas below an altitude of 2,500 meters.

　　Geographical Indication

　　In accordance with the "Administrative Measures for Geographical Indications of Agricultural Products," the Animal Husbandry Station of the Huili County Bureau of Animal Husbandry applied for geographical indication protection for the "Huili Black Goat" agricultural product. After preliminary review, expert evaluation, and public announcement, it met the procedures and conditions for registration as a geographical indication of agricultural products. On December 24, 2010, the Ministry of Agriculture approved the registration.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The Huili Black Goat is an outstanding variety of the Jianchang Black Goat, known for its large build and high-quality meat. The main production area covers 53 townships in Huili County, including 318 administrative villages, with a total land area of 3,227 square kilometers. The geographical coordinates are between 26°12'14"–26°55'42" north latitude and 102°21'32"–103°3'15" east longitude. It borders the Jinsha River to the southeast, neighbors Huili County to the west, and adjoins Ningnan County to the north. The county has 2.57 million mu of grassland and a population of 401,400. In 2009, the year-end inventory of black goats reached 844,900, with annual slaughter exceeding 600,000.

　　Product Quality and Characteristic Features

　　1. Appearance Characteristics: The coat is black with a glossy sheen. White spots are allowed on the upper lip, base of the ear, and root of the tail. Short hair is predominant, and the skin is white. The body is medium-sized and sturdy. Male goats have a robust build, while females are more delicate. The head is triangular with a slightly protruding forehead, straight nasal bridge, and thicker horns in males, which are smaller in females and curve slightly backward, upward, and outward. Both sexes have beards under the jaw, and some males have dewlaps under the neck. The back is straight, with the withers higher than the croup. The limbs are thick and strong, with firm black hooves. Males are well-proportioned, and females have well-developed udders. Adult males weigh 41.51±4.87 kg, yearling males 30.82±3.24 kg, adult females 39.37±3.74 kg, yearling females 27.44±3.95 kg, and castrated males 55.52±5.37 kg. The slaughter rate of adult goats is 51.15%, and the lean meat rate is 37.91%. 2. Breeding Performance: Male goats reach sexual maturity at 7–8 months, and females at 4–5 months. The first mating age is 6–8 months for females and 10–12 months for males. The estrus cycle is 20 days, with an estrus duration of 48.75 hours, a gestation period of 149 days, and a lambing rate of 156.04%. The survival rate of lambs is 95%. Male lambs weigh 2.27±0.71 kg at birth, and female lambs 2.12±0.65 kg. 3. Intrinsic Quality Characteristics: The meat of the Huili Black Goat has a mild gamey flavor, strong water retention, tender texture, and delicious taste. Testing shows that the total amino acid content exceeds 17%, with essential amino acids accounting for over 7% and more than 42% of the total. The glutamic acid and isoleucine content are higher than in other breeds. 4. Sensory and Flavor Characteristics: The muscle is red and glossy, with white or light yellow fat. Muscle fibers are dense, tough, and elastic. The surface is slightly dry or has a cured film, the cut surface is moist and not sticky, and it has the inherent aroma of mutton without any off-odors. When boiled, the broth is clear and transparent, with fat gathering on the surface and no off-odors. 5. Product Quality Standards and Safety Requirements: The Huili Black Goat adheres to the Liangshan Prefecture Pollution-Free Lamb Production Technical Regulations DB5134/T27-2003.