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Front page of the first certificate confirming Orkhon sheep breed, January.01.1961. The first certificate confirming the breed was issued on January 1, 1961, by then-Standards and Measurements Authority of People's Republic of Mongolia to the breed's developer, researcher and veterinarian T. Ayurzana (1910-1972). [1] [2]
Illustration of the yaoxianao[zi] from the Chinese encyclopedia Gujin Tushu Jicheng, between 1700 and 1725 AD. In the Yuan dynasty, the terlig was known as yaoxianao[zi] (simplified Chinese: 腰线袄[子]; traditional Chinese: 腰線襖子) or bianxianao (simplified Chinese: 辫线袄; traditional Chinese: 辮線襖) in Chinese literature; [1] [3]: 75–76 [4] it was a popular style of coat ...
One of the most distinctive aspects of Mongolian culture is its nomadic pastoral economy, which has shaped the traditional way of life for the Mongols for centuries. The nomadic lifestyle is centered around the family and the community, and involves the herding of 5 main animals including sheep, goat, horse, cow, camel and some yaks. This way ...
Crops produced in Mongolia include wheat, barley, and potatoes. Animals raised commercially in Mongolia include sheep, goats, cattle, horses, camels, and pigs. They are raised primarily for their meat, although goats are valued for their hair which can be used to produce cashmere. Livestock breeds are increasingly challenged by land degradation ...
The name 'argali' is the Mongolian word for wild sheep. [2] It is the largest species of wild sheep. Argali stand 85 to 135 cm (3 to 4 ft) high at the shoulder and measure 136 to 200 cm (4 to 7 ft) long from the head to the base of the tail.
Mongolian sheep herding traditions and modern science are well developed. Mongolian selection and veterinary science classifies the sheep herd of the country by (i) wool fiber's length, thinness and softness, (ii) capability of surviving at various altitudes, (iii) physical appearance, tail form, size, and other criteria.
The Denver metropolitan area was one of the early focal points for the new wave of Mongolian immigrants. [6] Other communities formed by recent Mongolian immigrants include ones in Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. [3] The largest Mongolian-American community in the United States is located in Los Angeles, California.
The coat hair of the yak is composed of three different types of fiber that vary greatly in appearance and characteristics. The quantity of fiber produced by one yak is dependent on factors such as sex, age and breed of the yak, and the proportions of the different layers vary throughout the different seasons.