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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

Special Issue: Protection and utilization of livestock and poultry germplasm resources; Protection and utilization of chicken germplasm resources

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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 cock, as a unique local livestock genetic resource in Xinjiang, have strong fighting spirit, good environmental adaptability, and unique cultural value. 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, improve the population structure 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

Turpan fighting cocks Note: Images were taken during phenotypic data collection. The same applies to the photo below."

Fig. 3

Local Turpan fighting cocks in the Aksu region"

Fig. 4

Local Turpan fighting cocks in the Hotan area"

Fig. 5

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 Turpan 81.58 18.42 7.89 92.11 1.75 45.61
阿克苏 Aksu 80.00 20.00 30.91 69.09 9.09 99.09
和田 Hotan 100.00 - 12.24 87.76 100.00 57.14
喀什 Kashi 80.72 19.28 15.06 84.94 28.31 87.95
伊犁Ili 82.35 17.65 11.87 88.13 18.77 89.23

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 feather 2 28 56 - - 14 - -
背羽 Back feather - 46 45 - - 9 - -
鞍羽 Saddle feathers - 47 44 - - 9 - -
胸羽 Chest feathers 3 - 53 8 36 - - -
腹羽 Belly feathers 3 - 53 9 36 - - -
翼羽 Wing feather - 38 44 17 1 - - -
尾羽 Tail feathers - 27 73 - - - - -
阿克苏 Aksu 颈羽 Neck feather - 61 - 4 2 33 - -
背羽 Back feather - 98 2 - - - - -
鞍羽 Saddle feathers - 48 3 - - 49 - -
胸羽 Chest feathers 28 18 50 4 - - - -
腹羽 Belly feathers 2 25 52 3 - - 18 -
翼羽 Wing feather 2 96 2 - - - - -
尾羽 Tail feathers - 46 53 - - - - 1
和田 Hotan 颈羽 Neck feather 55 15 - 17 13 - - -
背羽 Back feather 54 27 - - 19 - - -
鞍羽 Saddle feathers 53 26 12 - - 9 - -
胸羽 Chest feathers 77 - - 23 - - - -
腹羽 Belly feathers 80 - - 20 - - - -
翼羽 Wing feather 53 27 18 - 2 - - -
尾羽 Tail feathers 37 2 36 - 25 - - -
喀什 Kashi 颈羽 Neck feather 5 44 1 8 - 42 - -
背羽 Back feather - 67 27 - - 6 - -
鞍羽 Saddle feathers - 64 2 - - 34 - -
胸羽 Chest feathers 32 4 53 4 - - 7 -
腹羽 Belly feathers 10 35 44 4 - - 7 -
翼羽 Wing feather - 55 41 - 4 - - -
尾羽 Tail feathers - 53 44 - 3 - - -
伊犁 Ili 颈羽 Neck feather - 15 11 42 - 32 - -
背羽 Back feather - 43 52 - - 5 - -
鞍羽 Saddle feathers - 30 18 - - 52 - -
胸羽 Chest feathers 6 5 51 - 38 - - -
腹羽 Belly feathers 5 38 48 - 9 - - -
翼羽 Wing feather - 53 37 6 4 - - -
尾羽 Tail feathers - 53 42 - 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Turpan 33 - 28 3 36
阿克苏Aksu 38 1 - 45 16
和田Hotan 28 56 - - 16
喀什Kashi 86 10 - - 4
伊犁Ili 42 - 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Turpan 3525.25±367.48 24.25±1.26 15.35±1.36 11.28±1.02 14.28±0.75 93.28±12.53 7.35±0.85 12.5±0.8 6.78±0.75
2814.29±264.77 23.11±0.72 11.98±1.62 9.95±0.87 12.54±0.48 90.58±11.37 7.01±0.65 10.23±0.68 5.34±0.8
阿克苏Aksu 3051.28±244.95 26.48±1.16 14.43±1.12 10.83±0.99 13.98±0.29 94.06±9.80 7.88±0.65 11.98±0.82 6.24±0.82
2455.18±141.42 24.13±0.63 11.90±1.84 9.24±0.94 12.75±0.50 89.85±8.2 7.65±0.46 10.83±0.55 5.15±0.71
喀什Kashi 3514.72±132.29 25.36±1.03 15.64±1.15 10.75±1.13 13.86±0.43 93.88±9.09 7.39±0.52 12.39±1.02 6.51±0.77
2533.33±290.59 23.58±0.49 11.72±1.75 9.81±0.51 12.07±0.84 90.93±11.74 7.02±0.71 10.95±0.62 4.93±0.77
和田Hotan 3316.67±208.17 24.64±0.22 15.04±1.18 11.34±0.77 14.48±0.81 93.16±11.54 7.84±0.94 13.04±0.93 5.29±0.79
2408.75±181.34 23.44±1.35 12.09±1.53 10.23±0.54 12.58±0.58 90.97±10.37 7.24±0.62 11.19±0.61 4.83±0.52
伊犁Ili 3379.71±702.07 28.46±2.1 14.72±1.02 10.64±1.04 14.08±0.81 90.08±7.6 7.85±0.73 13.01±0.73 5.73±0.53
2472.71±540.52 24.66±2.01 13.26±1.5 9.23±1.03 12.6±1.04 85.86±8.73 7.13±0.52 10.88±0.74 4.69±0.37
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