Which farm animals are especially important in Sichuan province?

Sichuan province is a national leader in the production of cattle and pigs, both of which are especially important to the region's agricultural economy.1

The province is unique within China for being a region where both water buffalo (typically associated with South China) and oxen (associated with North China) are found together. Additionally, pig bristles from the province have served as a significant item of foreign trade for many years.1

In the western part of the province, where approximately half of the inhabitants are pastoral, animal husbandry plays a vital role in the local livelihood. In these areas, the primary animals kept include:

• Cattle1
• Sheep1
• Horses1
• Donkeys1
• Yaks1