تربية الحيوان
Animal husbandry is the primary economic mode with agriculture. The well-known Dunbashi fat-tailed sheep () are raised in the county as well as domestic yaks. Agricultural products include highland barley, wheat, and others. Mineral resources include iron, sulfur, and asbestos. In 2011, the county was considered relatively poor. 90% of the residents were engaged in animal husbandry.