Summary
Abstract Bos grunniens (yak) are well-adapted to the rugged, high-altitude regions of central Asia where they are utilized for a variety of purposes. While the species is well-researched in its native land, limited research has been conducted in North America. The objective of this on-farm project was to evaluate performance of male and female growing yaks in pasture-based systems over two years. Grazing periods were 138 and 151 d for Yr 1 and Yr 2, respectively. The same plots were grazed both years, and pasture areas were approximately 0.49 ha each with three animals grazing each pasture in Yr 1 and two animals grazing each pasture in Yr 2. Pastures were comprised mostly of cool-season grasses with intermittent legumes and weeds. Yaks were assigned to one of four pastures
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