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Chinese Livestock and Poultry Breeding ›› 2026, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (5): 116-124.doi: 10.19543/j.cnki.1673-4556.20260428.004cstr: 32418.14.j.cnki.1673-4556.20260428.004

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Current status of hybridization and breed conservation recommendations for Turpan fighting cocks

Qingzheng Wang1,2(), Na Yang1,2, Huie Wang1, Ruihua Dang1, Yinamujiang·Yalimaimaiti3, Mubareke·Muhaimaite4, Aierken·Alimu5, Tuerdibake·Tuerxuntuoheti6, Tianxin Zhao1,2, Nurikayahan·Aili1,2, Gemingguli·Muhatai1,2()   

  1. 1.College of Animal Science and Technology, Tarim University, Aral, 843300, Xinjiang
    2.Key Laboratory of Biological Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Tarim Basin, Aral, 843300, Xinjiang
    3.Livestock and Veterinary Station, Karayagachi Township, Yining County, Xinjiang 835100
    4.Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, Jimusar County, Changji, 831700, Xinjiang
    5.Livestock and Veterinary Station, Awati Town, Kashgar 843200, Xinjiang
    6.Livestock and Veterinary Station, Zawa Town, Hotan, 848100, Xinjiang
  • Received:2026-01-09 Online:2026-03-26 Published:2026-06-17
  • Contact: Gemingguli·Muhatai E-mail:1324801900@qq.com;gmgl-113@foxmail.com

Abstract:

Turpan fighting cocks, as a unique local livestock and poultry genetic resource in Xinjiang, have been listed in the national protection catalog due to their distinctive fighting traits, strong environmental adaptability, and unique cultural value. However, in recent years, factors such as the introduction of foreign breeds, differences in breed standards, unclear distribution boundaries, and an imperfect conservation system have led to a sharp decline in population numbers, intensified phenotypic differentiation, and endangerment of purebred resources. This paper, through a 2022 field survey of fighting chicken populations in Turpan, Aksu, Kashgar, Hotan, and Ili in Xinjiang, analyzes the hybrid status and phenotypic differentiation of Turpan fighting cocks based on phenotypic data such as body appearance and body measurements from each region, combined with historical literature and breed standards. The investigation found significant phenotypic differentiation among chickens from different production areas, a sharp decline in population numbers, inconsistent breed standards for Turpan fighting cocks, a lack of regular genetic monitoring, and insufficient scientific guidance for farmers. In response to these issues, the paper proposes strategies such as refining phenotypic classification standards, establishing core conservation populations and genetic monitoring systems, and integrating cultural heritage with industry development, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical reference for the effective protection and precise management of Turpan fighting chicken genetic resources.

Key words: Turpan fighting cock, Phenotypic differentiation, Breed standards, Purebred preservation, Germplasm resources

CLC Number: 

  • S831

Fig. 1

Distribution areas of local fighting cocks in Xinjiang"

Fig. 2

Trends in the rise and fall of purebred Turpan fighting cocks from 2003 to 2022"

Fig. 3

Turpan fighting cocksNote: Photos were taken by our research group during the 2022 resource census. The same applies to the photo below."

Fig. 4

Local Turpan fighting cocks in the Aksu region"

Fig. 5

Local Turpan fighting cocks in the Hotan area"

Fig. 6

Local Turpan fighting cocks in Kashgar region"

Table 1

Comb type, beak type, bare neck, and high legged diversity of Turpan fighting cocks in different regions of Xinjiang"

地区Region冠型 Comb types/%喙型 Beak shapes/%裸颈Bare neck/%高脚High legged/%
豆冠玫瑰冠平喙带钩喙
吐鲁番 Turpan81.5818.427.8992.111.7545.61
阿克苏 Aksu80.0020.0030.9169.099.0999.09
和田 Hotan100.00-12.2487.76100.0057.14
喀什 Kashi80.7219.2815.0684.9428.3187.95
伊犁Ili82.3517.6511.8788.1318.7789.23

Table 2

Comparison of feather colors of different parts of Turpan fighting cockss in various regions of Xinjiang"

地区 Region部位 Body Part浅麻Light hemp深麻Deep hemp黑Black棕Brown灰Gray红Red黄Yellow白White
吐鲁番 Turpan颈羽 Neck feather22856--14--
背羽 Back feather-4645--9--
鞍羽 Saddle feathers-4744--9--
胸羽 Chest feathers3-53836---
腹羽 Belly feathers3-53936---
翼羽 Wing feather-3844171---
尾羽 Tail feathers-2773-----
阿克苏 Aksu颈羽 Neck feather-61-4233--
背羽 Back feather-982-----
鞍羽 Saddle feathers-483--49--
胸羽 Chest feathers2818504----
腹羽 Belly feathers225523--18-
翼羽 Wing feather2962-----
尾羽 Tail feathers-4653----1
和田 Hotan颈羽 Neck feather5515-1713---
背羽 Back feather5427--19---
鞍羽 Saddle feathers532612--9--
胸羽 Chest feathers77--23----
腹羽 Belly feathers80--20----
翼羽 Wing feather532718-2---
尾羽 Tail feathers37236-25---
喀什 Kashi颈羽 Neck feather54418-42--
背羽 Back feather-6727--6--
鞍羽 Saddle feathers-642--34--
胸羽 Chest feathers324534--7-
腹羽 Belly feathers1035444--7-
翼羽 Wing feather-5541-4---
尾羽 Tail feathers-5344-3---
伊犁 Ili颈羽 Neck feather-151142-32--
背羽 Back feather-4352--5--
鞍羽 Saddle feathers-3018--52--
胸羽 Chest feathers6551-38---
腹羽 Belly feathers53848-9---
翼羽 Wing feather-533764---
尾羽 Tail feathers-5342-5---

Table 3

Comparison of the tibia color of Turpan fighting cocks in different regions of Xinjiang"

地区

Region

胫色 Shank color/%
吐鲁番Turpan33-28336
阿克苏Aksu381-4516
和田Hotan2856--16
喀什Kashi8610--4
伊犁Ili42-21-37

Table 4

Body weight and body measurements of male and female turpan fighting cocks"

地区Region性别Sex体重Body weight/g体斜长Body length/cm龙骨长Keel length/cm胸宽Chest width/cm胸深Chest depth/cm胸角Pectoral angle/°髋骨宽Hip width/cm胫长Tibia length/cm胫围Shank circumference/cm
吐鲁番Turpan3525.25±367.4824.25±1.2615.35±1.3611.28±1.0214.28±0.7593.28±12.537.35±0.8512.5±0.86.78±0.75
2814.29±264.7723.11±0.7211.98±1.629.95±0.8712.54±0.4890.58±11.377.01±0.6510.23±0.685.34±0.8
阿克苏Aksu3051.28±244.9526.48±1.1614.43±1.1210.83±0.9913.98±0.2994.06±9.807.88±0.6511.98±0.826.24±0.82
2455.18±141.4224.13±0.6311.90±1.849.24±0.9412.75±0.5089.85±8.27.65±0.4610.83±0.555.15±0.71
喀什Kashi3514.72±132.2925.36±1.0315.64±1.1510.75±1.1313.86±0.4393.88±9.097.39±0.5212.39±1.026.51±0.77
2533.33±290.5923.58±0.4911.72±1.759.81±0.5112.07±0.8490.93±11.747.02±0.7110.95±0.624.93±0.77
和田Hotan3316.67±208.1724.64±0.2215.04±1.1811.34±0.7714.48±0.8193.16±11.547.84±0.9413.04±0.935.29±0.79
2408.75±181.3423.44±1.3512.09±1.5310.23±0.5412.58±0.5890.97±10.377.24±0.6211.19±0.614.83±0.52
伊犁Ili3379.71±702.0728.46±2.114.72±1.0210.64±1.0414.08±0.8190.08±7.67.85±0.7313.01±0.735.73±0.53
2472.71±540.5224.66±2.0113.26±1.59.23±1.0312.6±1.0485.86±8.737.13±0.5210.88±0.744.69±0.37
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