Xingjing Yellow Cattle

Xingjing Yellow Cattle

　　Xingjing Yellow Cattle is a famous specialty of Xingjing County, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province. This breed features firm, compact muscles throughout the body, well-proportioned parts, and good overall structure. It has thin but elastic skin, with fur mostly in shades of yellow and reddish-brown, fine-textured and flesh-colored. The horns are often shaped like taro roots, making it one of the high-quality yellow cattle breeds produced in Sichuan.

　　Xingjing Yellow Cattle are primarily raised in Xingjing County, Sichuan Province, as well as in Tianquan County and neighboring areas of Ya'an. Xingjing County is part of the southwestern mountainous region of Sichuan, with elevations ranging from 700 to 1800 meters. The climate is relatively mild, rainfall is abundant, the soil is moist, and pastures are lush and available year-round. There is also an ample supply of agricultural by-products such as corn stalks and husks, bean straw, and rice straw. The rich forage conditions provide an excellent material foundation for the healthy growth and development of the cattle. pTz

　　Physical Characteristics of Xingjing Yellow Cattle: pTz

　　Xingjing Yellow Cattle are of medium build, with firm, compact muscles throughout the body, well-proportioned parts, and good overall structure. Their bones are relatively fine, the chest is deep and well-developed, and the shoulder hump is prominent, especially so in bulls where the "goose hump" is particularly large. The skin is thin and elastic, and the coat is mostly yellow or reddish-brown, though some may be black or straw-colored. The head is of moderate size, the forehead is wide and flat, the nostrils are large, and the nose mirror is generally black. The muzzle is broad with deep corners. The horns are of medium size, fine-textured and flesh-colored, typically shaped like taro roots. The ears are flexible with hard bases. The neck is thin and of moderate length, with a well-developed dewlap that has folds. The back and loin are straight, the ribs are long but not strongly arched, the belly is of moderate size, and the rump is fairly wide and flat, with the hindquarters of cows being higher than the forequarters. The limbs are sturdy and relatively long. The tail root is deep, and the tail is not very long. The hooves are solid, mostly black, with bulls and castrated bulls often having standing hooves, while cows tend to have goat-like hooves. pTz

　　Parameter Indicators of Xingjing Yellow Cattle: pTz

　　The average measurements of adult Xingjing Yellow Bulls are: height at withers 112.5 cm, body length 132.7 cm, chest girth 153.9 cm, cannon bone circumference 16.1 cm, and weight 297.3 kg. For adult cows, the averages are: height at withers 105.5 cm, body length 127.1 cm, chest girth 141.6 cm, cannon bone circumference 14.3 cm, and weight 236.3 kg. Xingjing Yellow Cattle are easy to fatten, with good-quality meat and evenly distributed fat that presents a marbled appearance. The slaughter rate is around 50%, with net meat yield ranging from 53 to 160 kg and a net meat percentage between 28.6% and 37.5%. pTz