Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep

Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep

The Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep, Yunnan. Managed by the Yongshan County Animal Husbandry Technology Extension Station, the production area covers eight townships: Xiluodu Town, Maolin Town, Lianfeng Town, Ma'nan Township, Wujie Township, Shuzhu Township, Wu-zhai Township, and Makou Township. The geographical coordinates are 103°22′08″ to 103°40′24″ east longitude and 27°32′44″ to 28°07′21″ north latitude. The Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　Geographical Scope

　　The breeding area of the Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep spans eight townships within Yongshan County: Xiluodu Town, Maolin Town, Lianfeng Town, Ma'nan Township, Wujie Township, Shuzhu Township, Wu-zhai Township, and Makou Township. This region consists of high-altitude, cold mountainous areas distributed in a belt-like formation, with elevations ranging from a minimum of 2,100 meters to a maximum of 3,199.5 meters. The geographical coordinates fall between 103°22′08″ and 103°40′24″ east longitude, and 27°32′44″ and 28°07′21″ north latitude, spanning 29 kilometers from east to west and 75.1 kilometers from north to south. The total breeding area covers 54,666 hectares, with an annual inventory of 58,000 sheep.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) External Sensory Characteristics: The Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep has a uniform body shape and appearance, with a strong constitution. Both rams and ewes are hornless, have medium-sized heads, small upright ears, and wool covering up to the line connecting the eyes. They feature short, thick necks; wide, flat backs and loins; broad, deep chests; wide and level rumps; full hindquarters; sturdy limbs; leg wool extending past the hock joints; good abdominal wool coverage; a barrel-shaped body; and a meat-type conformation. Lanolin: moderate content, white to milky white in color. Fiber fineness: 48-50 micron. Fiber length: average staple length of 15.5 cm in adult sheep. Wool tip type: small pointed tip. Crimp: small crimp. (2) Internal Quality of the Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep: ① Lamb Meat Quality: The lamb meat of the Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep contains ≥16% protein, ≤30.5% crude fat, ≤78.5% moisture, and ≥13.2% total amino acids. The meat is tender, brown in color, delicious, and free from gaminess. ② Wool Quality: The wool is white with a well-formed fleece structure. It exhibits uniform fineness, length, and evenness, with a clean wool rate of over 68%. The wool is of premium quality, characterized by high strength, high elasticity, and full luster. Its quality meets that of imported New Zealand semi-fine wool, with luster and strength surpassing those of New Zealand semi-fine wool, reaching advanced international standards for similar types of semi-fine wool. (3) Product Quality Control: The feed consumed by Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep complies with GB/T20807-2006 "Guidelines for the Use of Feed and Feed Additives" and "Feed Hygiene Standards." Veterinary drugs comply with the "Chinese Pharmacopoeia for Veterinary Drugs," "Chinese Standards for Veterinary Drugs," and NY/T5030-2006 "Pollution-Free Livestock and Poultry Feeding Veterinary Epidemic Prevention Guidelines." Sheep undergoing isolation treatment under veterinary guidance may only be reintegrated into healthy herds after full recovery. Diseased sheep requiring culling are handled according to the requirements of GB/T16548 "Procedures for the Harmless Treatment of Carcasses and Products of Diseased Livestock and Poultry." Farms are equipped with facilities for handling sheep manure, bedding, and waste, and all waste follows the principles of reduction, harmlessness, and resource utilization. Manure is composted and used as agricultural fertilizer, while wastewater is fermented and settled for use as liquid fertilizer. Vaccines for preventing infectious diseases comply with the Ministry of Agriculture’s "Regulations on Veterinary Biological Products." Vaccinations follow the "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep Breeding Farm Immunization Schedule, Animal Health and Epidemic Prevention, and Testing System," taking local disease prevalence into account to select appropriate vaccines and administer them according to usage guidelines. Parasite prevention utilizes highly effective and safe anti-parasitic medications. Product production and sales comply with the "Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China," the "Food Hygiene Law of the People's Republic of China," and other relevant laws and regulations. (4) Regulations on Product Harvesting and Post-Harvest Processing: The main harvested products include wool, breeding sheep, and commercial sheep. Each type of livestock product is produced and processed using different methods in accordance with relevant regulations. Wool: Sheared in late spring to early summer annually, the wool is disinfected, cleaned, dried, and then marketed. Proper storage ensures quality. Breeding Sheep: Breeding farms must operate in accordance with the "Breeding Livestock and Poultry Production and Operation License." The provided breeding sheep must meet the specific requirements of the "Yunnan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep Evaluation Standards" and the "Ma'nan Semi-Fine Wool Sheep Breeding Farm Breeding and Reproduction Technical Plan." Commercial Sheep: Commercial sheep offered for sale must come with an origin certificate, ear tag identification and count, and an animal health quarantine certificate.