Halteng Kazakh Sheep

Halteng Kazakh Sheep

Halteng Kazakh Sheep is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　The Kazakh sheep is one of the oldest indigenous sheep breeds in China, widely distributed across the Wuhutu Grassland and Halteng Grassland in our township. Since last year, the Party Committee and government of Aleteng Township have based their efforts on the actual development of animal husbandry. Following the overall requirement of “refining the primary industry and creating premium products,” and adhering to a scientific development planning approach, they have identified key areas of focus and proposed the "three certifications and two quality labels" initiative for Halteng Kazakh Sheep — including the application for "Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Certification," "National Geographical Indication Product Certification," and "Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Origin Certification." This aims to further enhance the influence and reputation of Halteng lamb products, and to establish green, premium grassland livestock products.

　　In 2014, the "Halteng Kazakh Sheep" submitted by the Aleteng Township Breeding Association of the Kazakh Autonomous County of Aksay passed the review of the Agricultural Product Quality and Safety Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and was granted national agricultural product geographical indication registration and protection after expert evaluation.

　　Location: Gansu

　　Applicant: Aleteng Township Breeding Association of the Kazakh Autonomous County of Aksay

　　Year of designation: 2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　The Kazakh Autonomous County of Aksay is located at the westernmost part of Gansu Province, at the junction of Gansu, Qinghai, and Xinjiang. It lies between 92°14′–97°58′ east longitude and 38°10′–39°42′ north latitude. It borders the Subei Mongolian Autonomous County to the east, Dunhuang to the north, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to the west, and Qinghai Province to the south. The terrain is higher in the southeast and lower in the northwest. The Altyn-Tagh Mountain range connects with the Qilian Mountains in the west and runs through the entire county, with elevations generally ranging from 1,500 to 5,798 meters, and an average elevation of 3,200 meters. Aksay boasts beautiful mountains, grasslands, as well as magnificent alpine lakes and vast deserts. The grassland area covers 1.0956 million hectares, accounting for 32.7% of the total land area. The region features expansive deserts, continuous mountain ranges, vast grasslands, and abundant forage resources, making it one of the main areas for developing animal husbandry in Gansu. The Halteng Kazakh Sheep geographic scope includes 11 villages across 3 townships: Aleteng Township, Akqi Township, and Hongliuwang Town, specifically in Halteng Village, Wuhutu Village, Setiteng Village, Aketamu Village, Suganhu Village, Annanba Village, Duobagou, Donggelieke Village, Dabatu, Jiawuzong Village, and Hongliuwang Village. The annual number of Halteng Kazakh Sheep raised reaches 250,000, producing approximately 3,250 tons of Halteng Kazakh Lamb per year.