China News Service, Altay, Xinjiang, December 4th (Yang Weixuan and Liu Jinrui) The reporter learned from the Agricultural and Rural Bureau of Altay, Xinjiang on the 4th that since the beginning of November, more than 700,000 livestock in the area have successively entered winter pastures to start winter life.
Altay region is the main animal husbandry production base in Xinjiang, and it is a representative area of traditional animal husbandry in Xinjiang.
It is estimated that by the end of this year, there will be 3,206,250 livestock in the area, of which 827,330 will need to be transferred to winter pastures. Up to now, 750,600 have been transferred, and the rest are expected to be completed before December 20.
"Jianchang" is a unique nomadic culture gradually formed by herdsmen in their long-term life of living by water and grass.
Every spring and autumn, with the growth cycle of pasture, herdsmen will organize livestock to move pastures in an orderly manner, and winter transition is a continuation of autumn transition.
The person in charge of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of the Altay Region said that it takes 3-5 days for herdsmen to drive their cattle and sheep on foot to reach their destination. Then you can transfer to the winter pasture.
The person in charge said that more than 100 "happiness stations" are distributed on the way to the field, providing herders with services such as board and lodging, bathing, and medical assistance, and providing supplies for livestock.
It is reported that the Altay region has reserved 4.9545 million tons of forage and 75,000 tons of emergency forage, which can effectively meet the needs of livestock for winter and spring.
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