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OverviewStrong, adaptable, gentle, and incredibly efficient, yaks are becoming one of the most valuable livestock animals for small farms, homesteads, and sustainable agriculture ventures. Whether you're raising yaks for milk, meat, fiber, breeding stock, or land management, the key to success lies in understanding their unique biology, environmental needs, and herd behavior. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow handbook is your complete learning companion for starting, managing, and expanding a productive and ethical yak farming operation-regardless of climate or scale. Inside this guide, you'll discover: How to choose the right yak breed and foundational herd Pasture design and land use strategies that reduce feed costs and promote natural grazing Feeding and nutrition programs that enhance weight gain, immune health, and fiber quality Breeding and calving management techniques for strong, healthy offspring Safe handling and herd behavior insights for calm, low-stress farm operations Yak milk, meat, and fiber production methods including processing and product value addition Marketing and income planning strategies to build a sustainable, profitable business Whether you are a beginner farmer, homestead grower, rancher transitioning to alternative livestock, or agricultural entrepreneur, this handbook provides the clarity, confidence, and proven techniques you need to thrive in yak farming. Start building your sustainable yak farm today - and enjoy the rewards of a hardy, low-maintenance, and highly valuable herd. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alison V GloverPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9798271767111Pages: 270 Publication Date: 28 October 2025 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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