When crossed with yak bulls, first time heifers have less calving problems and stronger, more vital calves. When sold, the yak-cow crosses bring more money. Yak and yak crosses bring vigorous, very efficient animals to cattle raisers who end up with a lean, healthy meat that can command more money in the marketplace. They are easier to raise than cattle and are very intelligent, with many different personalities. If you like animals, you'll love yaks.
Yaks require no special fencing.
Existing cattle facilities are easily used. Yaks are disease resistant and cold hardy. Yaks are quiet. Female yaks are bred at 18-24 months. Females calve with ease.