Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Language
chin.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
The breed is known for its adaptability to cold and dry climatic conditions.
Specific reproductive characteristic
This breed is known for a poor twinning rate.
Special characteristic of product
A rapid growth rate in lambs and quality for mutton are reported for this breed. High production of meat or fat.
Other special qualities
Strong abilities of fat cumulated under the condition of grazing in four seasons.
Reference for special qualities
Wen Yu-Lan et al.; Growth and development in Ujumuqin sheep, Chinese Journal of Animal Science, 1984, No.10. Wang An-Yue; Types analysis in Ujumqin sheep Zhongguo Yangyang, 1989, No.1
Color comments
uni coloured: black and white head
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
0
Horn shape size and comments
males: spiral shaped horns
Wither height males
71
Wither height females
65
Weight males
75.00
Weight females
58.00
Other specific visible traits
short fat tail sheep,
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Variety
Description of origin
indigenous breed, variety of Mongolian
Year of origin
1000
Location within country
east, west of Ujumqin, Labahanar district of Inner Mongolia
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
