Shiqu Tibetan Sheep

Shiqu Tibetan Sheep

Shiqu Tibetan Sheep is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　The Shiqu Tibetan Sheep lives in alpine pastoral areas at altitudes above 3,500 meters. It is a unique livestock breed in these high-altitude regions and a valuable genetic resource. As one of the more primitive meat-and-wool dual-purpose Tibetan sheep within the Ovis genus, it has an average weight of up to 52 kilograms. Its meat is tender, flavorful, and aromatic. The breed produces a variety of livestock products such as wool, meat, and hides, serving as one of the main economic sources for Tibetan people’s livelihoods and survival. It holds great development potential and high value for utilization and development. It plays a positive role in increasing the income of farmers and herders, achieving prosperity and well-being, and is of significant importance for the development of alpine pastoral areas and poverty alleviation.

　　The Shiqu Tibetan Sheep is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Shiqu Tibetan Sheep

　　Sichuan

　　Shiqu County Animal Husbandry Station

　　The breed is produced across 23 towns and farms under the jurisdiction of Shiqu County, including Sexu Town, Niga Town, Luoxu Town, Zhenda Township, Benda Township, Zhengke Township, Maga Township, Derongma Township, Changshagongma Township, Jiayi Township, Gemeng Township, Mengyi Town, Xinrong Township, Yiniu Township, Xiazha Town, Qiwu Township, Ariza Township, Changxugongma Township, Changxugama Township, Changshagama Township, Wenbo Town, Waxu Township, and the State-owned Pasture. The geographical coordinates are between 97°20′00″ to 99°15′28″ east longitude and 32°19′28″ to 34°20′40″ north latitude.