Mongolian Yak

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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.