Guanling Yellow Cattle

Guanling Yellow Cattle

Guanling Yellow Cattle is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Guanling Yellow Cattle are raised in the vast mountainous regions at the junction of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi along the drainage areas of the Nanpan and Beipan Rivers. They are distributed across nineteen counties in Anshun Prefecture and Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province, but those from Guanling County are the most renowned.

　　Guanling Yellow Cattle generally have flat or slightly concave foreheads, with horns that vary greatly in shape—some grow upward, sideways, or forward—and their horns are usually short in length. Bulls have prominent shoulder humps, which rise about 8–15 cm above the backline, while cows typically have humps only 2–3 cm above the backline. The dewlap is long, extending from the chin to the front chest, and can be as wide as 15 cm. Their chests are deep but relatively narrow, and their rumps are sloped. The tail root is high, the tail is long and thin, and the tail brush extends past the hock joint. Their front legs are straight, while their hind legs often have hocks that turn inward. The joints and tendons in all four limbs are clearly defined, and the hooves are dense and sturdy. Their udders are small, the teats are short and thin, the skin is thin yet tight, and the hair is soft, predominantly yellow, followed by brown and black. A very small number are spotted. Most have black noses, though a few are flesh-colored. Overall, their body types tend to fall into either a more refined or a sturdier category.

　　Guanling Yellow Cattle possess strong draught power and endurance, capable of working in both wet and dry conditions, especially suited for plowing terraced fields on steep slopes. They exhibit the physical traits of mountain cattle and demonstrate excellent performance in both labor and meat production. They are adept at climbing high mountains and steep slopes, and are also well adapted to complex climatic conditions. With a large population, wide distribution, and significant influence, they are highly regarded.