Hutubi Cattle

Hutubi Cattle

Hutubi Cattle is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural products.

　　The registered protection area for Hutubi Cattle is located in Hutubi County, Changji Prefecture, Xinjiang. Hutubi County lies on the southern edge of the Gurbantünggüt Desert in the Junggar Basin, north of the Tianshan Mountains. It is a key stop along the ancient Silk Road, which has a history of over 2,000 years and serves as a vital passage to Central Asia and Europe. As an important part of the “Wu-Chang-Shi” economic zone, it is also known as the “Oxygen Bar of Wu-Chang” and the “Urban Forest.” In 1955, with the approval of the People’s Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Hutubi Cattle Farm was established in Hutubi County. It was renamed the Hutubi Breeding Cattle Farm in 1982 and has since become the largest milk source base in Xinjiang. Awarded the status of a National Key Breeding Livestock Farm by the Ministry of Agriculture, the farm’s meticulously bred Chinese Holstein cattle have won the National High-Yield Cattle First Prize for twenty consecutive years, setting a national record for the highest milk yield. After more than 50 years of development, the dairy industry has become a key advantageous sector in the agricultural and rural economy. Hutubi County has been honored with multiple national and regional titles, including “Straw-Feeding Demonstration County,” “EU Dairy Project Demonstration Zone,” “National Strong Milk Production County,” “National Dairy Processing Entrepreneurship Base,” and “Autonomous Region Demonstration County for Industrialized Animal Husbandry.”

　　Location:

　　Xinjiang

　　Applicant:

　　Hutubi County Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center

　　Location:

　　2014

　　Geographic Scope

　　The specific geographic area protected under the geographical indication for Hutubi Cattle includes: longitude 86°29′–87°9′ east and latitude 43°56′–44°30′ north, stretching 69 km from north to south and 56 km from east to west. It mainly covers four agricultural towns within the county (Ershilidian Town, Yuanhucun Town, Wugongtai Town, and Dafeng Town), with a protected area of 1,686 square kilometers and a protected population of 75,000 Hutubi Cattle.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　Hutubi Cattle are large in size, fast-growing, high-yielding in milk, and highly adaptable. Adult cows have well-developed hindquarters and udders, with thick and winding mammary veins. They exhibit strong adaptability and disease resistance, tolerate coarse feed, and demonstrate excellent milk production performance. The average birth weight of Holstein improved calves reaches 45 kg; 18-month-old heifers weigh an average of 400 kg, with a height of over 140 cm, a body length of over 160 cm, and a chest circumference of over 180 cm. Adult cows have an average height of 145 cm, an average weight of 680 kg, a body length of over 165 cm, and a chest circumference of over 195 cm. First-calf heifers produce over 6,000 kg of milk within 305 days, with a milk fat content of over 3.45% and a milk protein content of over 3.05%. Multiparous cows produce over 7,000 kg of milk within 305 days, with a milk fat content of over 3.45% and a milk protein content of over 3.05%. For Simmental improved herds, the average birth weight of calves is 48 kg; 18-month-old heifers weigh an average of 420 kg, and 24-month-old heifers weigh no less than 440 kg. First-calf heifers produce over 5,000 kg of milk within 305 days, with a milk fat content of over 3.6% and a milk protein content of over 3.05%. Multiparous cows produce over 6,000 kg of milk within 305 days, with a milk fat content of over 3.6% and a milk protein content of over 3.05%. The milk produced by Hutubi Cattle is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and selenium—calcium over 110 mg/100g, iron over 0.8 mg/100g, and selenium over 4 μg/100g. The milk and high-quality dairy products from Hutubi County are known for their pure taste and rich aroma, making them highly popular among people of all ethnicities in Xinjiang. This has helped establish a brand image centered on being “natural, wholesome, and healthy.” The production of Hutubi Cattle adheres to the standards of pollution-free agricultural products, with the environmental quality of the production area meeting the criteria of the “Technical Regulations for Pollution-Free Agricultural Products” and the “Environmental Conditions for Pollution-Free Agricultural Products”: NY/T388 Environmental Quality Standards for Livestock and Poultry Farms, NY5027-2001 Drinking Water Quality for Livestock and Poultry, and NY5040-2001 Guidelines for the Use of Veterinary Drugs in Livestock and Poultry. Throughout the production process, the breed standards for Hutubi Cattle, production technical regulations, and relevant pollution-free agricultural product standards are strictly enforced. The use of any prohibited inputs is strictly avoided to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.