Luoping Yellow Goat

Luoping Yellow Goat

The Luoping Yellow Goat is a geographical indication agricultural product.

　　Luoping Yellow Goat was rated as one of Yunnan’s Six Famous Goats.

　　On October 12, the Yunnan Provincial Department of Agriculture issued Announcement No. 15 of 2011, revealing the results of the “Yunnan Six Famous Pigs, Six Famous Cows, Six Famous Goats, Six Famous Chickens, and Six Famous Fish” selection and certification campaign jointly organized by the department. After social recommendations, initial breed selection, expert evaluation, public voting, and comprehensive scoring—and following review by the “Yunnan Six Famous Pigs, Six Famous Cows, Six Famous Goats, Six Famous Chickens, and Six Famous Fish” Evaluation Committee—it was determined that the Luoping Yellow Goat is one of Yunnan’s Six Famous Goats.

　　Luoping Yellow Goat

　　Region: Yunnan

　　Applicant: Luoping County Livestock and Poultry Improvement Workstation

　　Region: 2014

　　Geographical Scope

　　The production area of the Luoping Yellow Goat is located within Luoping County, Yunnan Province, covering twelve townships: Luoxiong Town, Banqiao Town, Zhongshan Township, Changdi Township, Jiuwuji Township, Dashuijing Township, Lubuge Township, Jiulong Town, Majie Town, Agang Town, Fule Town, and Laochang Township. The geographical coordinates are between 103°57′ to 102°43′ east longitude and 24°33′ to 25°25′ north latitude. It stretches 128 kilometers from north to south and 68 kilometers from east to west, with a breeding area of 3,018 square kilometers and an annual inventory of 150,000 goats.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics 　　Body Shape: The Luoping Yellow Goat has a relatively large and well-proportioned body structure, with a sturdy build resembling a barrel shape. Its hind legs are slightly higher than its front legs, giving it an agile and nimble physique. 　　Coat Color: Over 80% of the body is covered in light yellow fur, while the top of the head, sides of the nose bridge, backline, belly line, tail tip, and lower parts of the limbs are black. 　　Head: The head is of medium size, with a wide and flat forehead, large and lively eyes, a straight nose bridge, and ears of medium size that tilt slightly upward and outward. The horns are thick, shaped like an inverted “V,” and curve slightly outward. 　　Body: The neck is thick, of moderate length, the back and waist are straight, the chest is broad and deep, the muscles are well-developed, the rump is slightly sloped, the abdomen is compact, and the tail is short and held upright. The chest is broad and deep, the ribs are slightly arched, the back and waist are straight, the rump is slightly sloped, the hindquarters are slightly higher, and the abdomen is flat without sagging. 　　Limbs: The limbs are sturdy and strong, with solid black hooves. 　　2. Internal Quality Indicators: Fresh mutton is bright red in color and has its own unique gamey flavor—aromatic but not foul. The skin is thin with minimal fat and cooks easily. The meat is delicious, fragrant, and rich in nutrition. In adult goat meat, the protein content is ≥16%, crude fat content is ≥10%, total amino acid content is ≥12%, and moisture content is ≤75%. 　　3. Quality and Safety Standards: The Luoping Yellow Goat products comply with mandatory national technical specifications, specific content, and relevant laws and regulations. They strictly adhere to the People's Republic of China National Standard GB9961–2001 "Fresh and Frozen Carcass Mutton."