Mongolian Yak
clinically relevant1 cited sources
Breed facts
- Country of origin
- Mongolia
- Clinical relevance
- Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.
- As harvested
- Mongolian Yak, Mongolia (Yak (domestic))
- Also known as
- MongolianYak
Definition
Specific uses: Yaks provide all vital products and they are utilized as an excellent packing and working animal. They are utilized for meat, milk, hair, down hair and working. Adaptability: They are highly adaptable to high altitudes, low atmospheric pressure and low oxygen content of air. They can also graze on short grass areas grazed by sheep. Resistance or tolerance: Excellent population highly adapted to the climatic, vegetation and geographic conditions of the areas of origin.