T/AMNH 001-2023 Geographical Indication Product: Alashan Mongolian Cattle
T/AMNH 001-2023
Basic Information
Scope
Main Technical Content: 1. Scope: This document specifies the protection scope, breed characteristics, physical appearance, and production performance of Alashan Mongolian cattle geographical indication products. This document applies to Alashan Mongolian cattle approved for protection by the national market supervision and management authorities in accordance with the “Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products”. 2. Normative Reference Documents: This document does not have any normative reference documents. 3. Terms and Definitions: This document does not have any terms or definitions that require definition. 4. Protection Scope: Limited to the scope approved for protection by the former State Administration for Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine in accordance with the “Regulations on the Protection of Geographical Indication Products”, covering an area of 270,000 km2 within the coordinates of 97°10′–106°52′E and 37°21′–42°47′N, encompassing 22 townships and 137 villages in the three banners and three districts of Alashan League. 5. Breed and Physical Appearance Characteristics 5.1 Breed Characteristics: Alashan Mongolian cattle are a local high-quality beef cattle breed with unique meat quality and flavor. They are robust, adaptable, resistant to harsh environments, capable of rough feeding and extensive management, with good reproductive performance, strong fattening ability, strong disease resistance, and stable genetic characteristics. Alashan Mongolian cattle belong to a small beef cattle breed. Their bodies are rectangular, with a square and rough head, a moderately long neck, firm hanging skin, strong and short limbs, and a compact and sturdy physique. 5.2 Physical Appearance 5.3 Body Weight and Measurements 6. Production Performance 6.1 Meat Production Performance: Under natural grazing conditions, the slaughter yield of adult bulls is greater than or equal to 41.0%, and the net meat yield is greater t