Xihé Goats

Xihé Goats

　　Xihé Goats are raised in the high-altitude, cold mountainous regions of the Xihé River basin in Sichuan. They feed on wild mountain grasses, drink from natural streams, and breathe fresh air—hence their name. The Xihé Goat is the first live animal trademark registered in Sichuan Province. It is a new breed series developed through crossbreeding traditional goats from the Xihé River area with premium imported breeds such as Boer goats and Rambouillet sheep. These goats are of moderate size, with refined heads and necks, short legs, sturdy bodies, shiny coats, strong disease resistance, and a diverse diet. Their meat is tender, flavorful, low in fat, high in protein, highly nutritious, and free from pollution and harmful additives—making it green and healthy.

　　 In early 2004, the Nanbu County Party Committee and County Government listed the industrial development of Xihé Goats as a key project to boost farmers’ incomes. Adopting a “company + base + farmer” operational model, they signed breeding and purchasing agreements with nearly 5,000 households in the Xihé River basin and established stable, well-developed sales networks with multiple large and medium-sized industrial and trade enterprises across China. Large-scale breeding stock and forage planting bases were built, and experts and professors were hired to form a technical advisory group for Xihé Goat breeding. The breed has earned titles such as “Protected Origin Product” and “Pollution-Free Livestock Product.” It is now in high demand and sold worldwide, including in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The next step for the company is to strive for an annual slaughter of 500,000 to 600,000 meat goats within three years, develop 100,000 breeding goats, and establish a Xihé Goat meat processing plant.