Creating a 500,000-Strong Meat Sheep Population in Inner Mongolia

Australian Genetics Transforming Chinese Sheep Production

In 2015, Unen Agriculture partnered with one of China's largest sheep breeding companies to revolutionize meat sheep production in Inner Mongolia through strategic genetics importation and breeding program development.

Under Chuck Chao's guidance, the project began with the importation of premium Australian Dorper and Suffolk live animals to establish foundation breeding stock. This initial import was followed by an ongoing program of elite semen importation to continuously improve the genetic base.

Building a World-Class Breeding Program

The comprehensive breeding strategy included multiple components designed to maximize genetic improvement while creating practical benefits for local farmers:

• Establishment of purebred Dorper and Suffolk nuclear flocks
• Implementation of a strategic crossbreeding program using Dorper rams with Mongolian native sheep
• Development of a distinctive composite breed combining hardiness of local sheep with superior meat traits
• Ongoing selection within purebred lines to continuously improve quality

Remarkable Growth and Impact

The results of this long-term partnership have exceeded all expectations:

• The composite breed population has grown to over 500,000 animals throughout Inner Mongolia
• Significant increases in meat production, quality, and consistency
• Enhanced farming efficiency and substantially improved farmer incomes
• Development of nucleus flocks that now exceed average Australian metrics in key performance traits
• Establishment of our client as one of China's largest and most prestigious sheep breeding enterprises

Ongoing Knowledge Transfer

Beyond genetics, this partnership demonstrates the value of continuous knowledge exchange. Unen Agriculture maintains ongoing connections between our client and leading breeders in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe. This global knowledge network ensures:

• Access to the latest breeding technologies and methodologies
• Continuous improvement in flock performance and quality
• Transfer of modern sheep management practices to Inner Mongolian farmers
• Development of local expertise that builds long-term sustainability

This case exemplifies how Unen Agriculture's approach of combining elite genetics with comprehensive knowledge transfer creates transformative, sustainable agricultural development with wide-reaching economic benefits.