The Yak, second edition
The yak must be regarded as one of the world’s most remarkable domestic animals. It thrives in conditions of extreme harshness and deprivation while providing a livelihood for people. Chinese historians have argued that without the yak’s capacity to live in such a hostile environment, human civilization might not have established and flourished in these remote areas. This book traces the development of this remarkable animal and then describes in detail its characteristics, performance and products. There is also a discussion of more recent research and development projects that may provide a basis for improvements in yak performance and in the utilization of rangelands. This research may lead to a wider distribution for the yak and to the better utilization of yak products. Any marked changes in yak husbandry are likely to have far-reaching consequences for the social fabric of a society of pastoralists.
| Format: | Book (stand-alone) biblioteca |
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| Language: | English |
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2003
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| Online Access: | https://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/AD347E http://www.fao.org/3/a-ad347e.pdf |
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