R&D Timeline - The joint research team initiated the development of the "Kongshan Cattle 1" breeding chip in October 2023, with the first batch expected to be completed by May 2025 [2][4] Development Goals - By 2027, the plan includes establishing 100 beef cattle characteristic towns, creating 1,000 demonstration villages for cow breeding, supporting 25,000 breeding households, increasing the cow stock by 160,000, and achieving a self-sufficiency rate of over 80% for breeding sources [2][5] Industry Achievements - Two beef cattle breeding farms have been established, with 209 large-scale farms and 1,296 moderately sized farms developed, alongside 53 key beef cattle development towns and 17 provincial standardized breeding farms [3][6] - The "Kongshan Cattle 1" breeding chip is the first of its kind in China and was recognized as a local breed by the National Animal Genetic Resources Committee in 2024 [3][5] Cost Reduction and Efficiency - The breeding chip is expected to reduce breeding costs by approximately 40% and shorten the breeding cycle by 10 to 15 years, providing a scientific basis for breeding direction [4][5] Industry Chain Development - The region has established a comprehensive industry chain encompassing breeding, slaughtering, processing, and marketing, with two large beef cattle trading markets and a specialized slaughterhouse capable of processing 30,000 cattle annually [7][8] - The local market has seen the successful cultivation of national standard grade 4 snowflake beef, with research on feed formulas achieving significant results [8]