Western yak
Country
Specie
ISO3
BTN
Other name
Haapa, lanor
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
136
Wither height females
117
Weight males
419.00
Weight females
264.00
Other specific visible traits
Body dimensions of both the sexes are larger as compared to Eastern Yak
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Present yak population is believed to have originated from wild yaks(Paephagus mutus) which are still found in remote mountains of Tibet
Location within country
It is mostly found in Western part of Bhutan in Haatoe, Naro, lingshi,Dagala,Lunana and soey yaksa.
Local cryo conservation status
No Material
Local Risk
Not at Risk
Detailed local risk status
Not at Risk
Yak
Country
Specie
ISO3
AFG
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Adaptability to specific environment
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.
Color comments
uni coloured: black, brown <br>multi coloured: also white-spotted black, greyish-brown, pale yellowish
Number of horns males
2
Number of horns females
2
Wither height males
125
Wither height females
109
Weight males
425.00
Weight females
275.00
Other specific visible traits
humped
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Unknown
Detailed local risk status
Unknown
Mongolian Yak
Country
Specie
ISO3
MNG
Year
2018
Population min
808075
Population max
808075
Geographical classification
Local
Mongolian Yak
Country
Specie
ISO3
MNG
Year
2017
Population min
792230
Population max
792230
Geographical classification
Local
ARUNACHALI
Country
Specie
ISO3
IND
Year
2019
Trend
increasing
Population min
24075
Population max
24075
Geographical classification
Local
Xueduo
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Year
2017
Trend
increasing
Population min
85000
Population max
85000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Geographical classification
Local
Leiwuqi
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Year
2017
Population min
1710000
Population max
1710000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Geographical classification
Local
Jinchuan
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Year
2017
Trend
increasing
Population min
69000
Population max
69000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Geographical classification
Local
Huanhu
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHN
Year
2019
Trend
increasing
Population min
1390000
Population max
1390000
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding female
476000
Females bred pure
17643
Geographical classification
Local
Hausyak
Country
Specie
ISO3
CHE
Year
2021
Population min
327
Population max
1205
Population figured based on
census at breed level
Breeding male
62
Females registered in herdbooks
265
Reliability
reliable
Geographical classification
Local
