Abstract:Tan sheep has been included in the National Animal Genetic Resources Variety List, and is a national animal genetic resources protection variety. The Tan sheep industry is listed as one of the "six special" industries in Ningxia, which has played an important role in promoting agricultural income and revitalizing rural industries in the central and southern regions of Ningxia. This article summarizes the effective ways to explore the protection, development and utilization of Tan sheep germplasm resources in Ningxia by investigating the current situation of protection and utilization of Tan sheep genetic resources in Ningxia. This provides a reference for the transformation of resource advantages to industrial advantages.