Yak Farming United States

Yak Farming United States

Yak farming is a new but growing industry in the United States. Yaks are beginning to be used for multiple purposes including their fiber, meat, leather, and as pack animals. Yak fiber (called shahtoosh) is used to make high quality light-weight shawls and scarves. Yak meat is low in cholesterol and fat and can be made into a variety of gourmet products such as steaks, ribs, jerky, sausage, and burgers. Yak hides can be made into high quality leather products such as shoes and belts. The hair from yaks can also be woven into rugs.

Yaks are also being trained as pack animals for use in the backcountry by hikers and hunters who need to carry heavy loads over rugged terrain. Some people also use yaks for show purposes or simply keep them as pets or companions for other animals such as horses or llamas.

There are an estimated 5,000 yaks in the U.S., most of which are located west of the Mississippi River with the heaviest concentrations in Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming. Yak herds have also been established east of the Mississippi River in North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.[1]

"Yak Farming in the United States" is an article that appeared in The Onion, a satirical newspaper.

A *yak* is an ox-like animal that lives in the Himalayas and Central Asia.

Yaks are particularly suited to high altitudes, where they graze on grasses and other plants. Yaks also have long hair that is used to make clothing.