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Yak Breeds
Arunachali Yak
Registration accession number: INDIA_YAK_2300_ARUNACHALI_16001
Country: India
Home tract: West Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
Morphological Characters
Body: Medium sized and compact body
Body coat: Predominantly black in colour.
Xingjiang Yak
Country: China Home tract: Aljin Mountains, Kunlun Mountains and Pamirs in the south foot of Tianshan; alpine area at the altitude of 2400-4000 meteres, and few...Tibet High Mountainous Yak
Country: China Home tract: The northwest of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Tibet and the the Three River valley in the south of Tibet. Morphological Characters Body: There are two...ZhongdianYak, China-Burma
Country: China Home tract: Zhongdian and Deqin counties in the very northern part of Yunnan province. Morphological Characters Body: Vigorous and beefy constitution with cuneiform body types Body coat:...Tianzhu White Yak
Country: China Home tract: Tianzhu county of Gansu province, which is located in the eastern end of the Qilian mountains and the northern edge of the...Tajikistan Yak
Country: Tajikistan Home tract: In Altai Territory and in high altitude regions of the Tyan Shan. Remarks: They are highly adaptable to high altitudes, low atmospheric pressure...Sibu Yak, Tibetan High Mountain Yak
Country: China Home tract: The Sibu gully 20 miles from Mozhugongga County in Tibet autonomous prefecture. Morphological Characters Body: Large, rectangular-shaped Head: Large, heavy Horns: Extending outwards and upwards with...Shandan Yak
Country: China Home tract: Gansu Production traits Daily milk yield: 2.57 kg Milk yield per lactation: 464.0 kg Lactation length: 180 days Reference Dong S., Long R. and Kang M., 2007, “Milking...Sarlag Yak
Country: China Remarks: They are highly adaptable to high altitudes, low atmospheric pressure and low oxygen content of air. They can also graze on short grass...Russian Federation Yak
Country: Russia Home tract: Northern Caucasus and Yakutia Remarks: They are highly adaptable to high altitudes, low atmospheric pressure and low oxygen content of air. They can...Plateau Yak of Qinghai, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Yak
Country: China Home tract: Zaduo, Zhiduo and Quma of Yushu Zang Tibet autonomous prefecture in Qinghai Province, Maduo county of Guoluo Zang Tibet autonomous prefecture, Tianjun...Pali Yak
Country: China Home tract: Pali town in Yadong county of Rigeze region in Tibet autonomous prefeture Morphological Characters Body: Rectangular, strong and well-developed Body coat: Black is the dominant...Pakistan Yak
Country: Pakistan Home tract: Northern areas of Pakistan at altitudes higher than 3000-7000 meters above sea level. Remarks: As a pack animal it can transport a heavy...Niangya Yak, Liangya
Country: China Home tract: Jiali county of Naqu region in Tibet autonomous prefeture Morphological Characters Body coat: Complex in colour with the pure black of 60% Head: Rugged Forehead: Short,...Nepal Yak
Country: Nepal Home tract: Yak and Nak are raised in trans-himalyan region 3000 meter above sea level, in northern belts of the country. Native belonging to...Muli Yak
Country: China Home tract: The Muli Zang autonomous county in Sichuan Province Morphological Characters Body coat: Pure black or white spotted in colour. Head: Big Forehead: Wide Horns: Both sexes are...Merakpa Yak
Country: Bhutan Home tract: Eastern Bhutan. Originated from Tibet. Morphological Characters Body: Smaller and lighter Body coat: Usually black; other common colours include black and white or brown, with...Maiwa Yak
Country: China Home tract: The county of HongYuan of Aba Zang autonomous state in Sichuan Province and along the counties of Waqiemaiwa and Ruorgai. Morphological Characters Body: Long Body...Kyrgyz Yak
Country: China Home tract: In Altai territory and in high altitude regions of the Tyan Shan Remarks: Yaks meat is considered as a ecologically clean product, and...Khainag Yak
Country: Mongolia Hybrid between Mongol cattle and yak. Morphometric characters Body weight: Adult male: 470 kg Height at withers: Adult male: 124 cm Body length: Adult male: 162 cm Heart girth:...
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Dr. K.L. Dahiya
Veterinary Surgeon, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Haryana - India