Xinjiang fine-wool sheep

Xinjiang fine-wool sheep

　　Xinjiang fine-wool sheep are renowned for their high wool yield, high clean wool rate, strong meat production, fertility, and adaptability. Adult rams and ewes can reach weights of 143 kg and 94 kg respectively, producing 6.09 kg and 2.96 kg of clean wool. The main fiber diameter is 64’s, with a staple length of over 8 cm. They are mainly distributed in Ili, Bortala, Tacheng, Changji, Bayingolin, and Aksu prefectures, with the core production areas in Ili and Bortala. The total population in Xinjiang is 5.84 million.