Core Insights - The article discusses the current state of lamb supply and pricing in Chengdu, highlighting a significant increase in demand and prices as winter approaches [1][3][4]. Supply and Demand - Chengdu's main agricultural wholesale market has a daily lamb shipment volume of approximately 2,000 heads, with peak periods reaching up to 10,000 heads [3][4]. - The primary sources of lamb for Chengdu are Qinghai, Gansu, and Inner Mongolia, with current wholesale prices around 30 yuan per jin, reflecting a 20% increase compared to the same period last year [4]. Price Trends - The price of lamb has risen by 1-2 yuan recently, and compared to the same time last year, it has increased by 5-6 yuan, indicating a price surge of about 20% [4]. - The increase in prices is attributed to a decline in domestic lamb production due to lower prices in recent years, with a reported 15% decrease in lamb output in Sichuan for 2024 [4]. Local Lamb Varieties - Chengdu is home to three main local lamb breeds: Chengdu Ma Sheep, Chuan Zhong Black Goat (Jintang type), and Jianzhou Big Ear Sheep, with the latter being the first quality meat sheep breed developed in Chengdu [5][9]. - The Chuan Zhong Black Goat (Jintang type) is particularly noted for its stable genetic performance and high reproductive capacity, making it a key breed for improving local goat varieties across various provinces [5][7]. Export and Breeding Initiatives - Jianzhou Big Ear Sheep has been successfully exported to Uganda as part of a cooperation project aimed at developing the local livestock industry [9]. - The breeding efforts for Chuan Zhong Black Goat (Jintang type) have led to significant advancements, with adult goats reaching weights of 100 jin and a meat yield rate of approximately 52% [7].