Why do golden yaks produce so much more fiber? Recently we have been getting a good deal of questions about what determines value in yaks. I would have to say the number one thing to avoid is exaggerated claims. Yaks are multi purpose bovines that can be used for fiber production, dairy, packing, and meat. [...]
Call for “Yaktion” to IOC – Save the Olympics
It is time to take action. We have discussed some Olympic Class Yak events on our blog and across the social-sphere. The potential is clear and could definitely improve the ratings for NBC. Add a yak to Ice Dancing and I think you would have something that Apolo Ohno could bring to prime time. Lets [...]
Blizzard of Yaks
Yaks never cease to amaze me. The wind was wicked. The snow stinging. The yaks all acted like it was any other day, except to shake off the snow every now and then.
Filmmaker Choephel tells tale of Tibet
Ngawang Choephel was 2 when he and his mother fled Tibet, the place of his birth, after its occupation and control by the Chinese. The two traveled by yak across the Himalayas to India, where they lived in a Tibetan refugee camp in southern India.
Hollywild Baby Yak Named
Zoo in South Carolina announces winner of name the baby yak contest. http://www2.wspa.com/spa/news/local/article/hollywild_baby_yak_named/28712/
Feathered Jewels
Bob and Bev have visited a few times and we were able to tour their pheasant houses when we delivered yaks to them. The pheasants are incredibly beautiful. The Merrits are great hosts and Bob delights in showing off the sheep – just ask him! They own a beautiful yak bull named Inky. http://www.chieftain.com/articles/2009/10/25/life/local/doc4ae388846865f749597765.txt
Alumni find calling on yak farm
A great article from The Daily Princetonian about Vermont Yaks. http://www.dailyprincetonian.com/2009/10/23/24250/
Passionate Yak Burgers. Apologies to Lucinda Williams
You wanted to know about yak burgers read this post by The Passionate Foodie. The Passionate Foodie: Yak Burgers Thanks for the great article.
Lowly owners exploit rare yaks
This is an interesting article. From what I can tell, Kufri is about 8200 ft. in altitude. Yaks in the United States tend to do well at much lower altitudes but there seems to be a temperature component as well. I have never heard of one dying from too low an altitude. Domestic yaks are [...]
Stock tank cleaning crew is given thumbs up by Yaks!
Our friends told us that goldfish would keep a stock tank sparkling clear all year…. They told us to get a dozen “feeder fish” and that we would have to replace several of them over the first few months as they acclimate to the tank. The original 12 are doing a great job and our [...]
