The yak (Bos grunniens), also known as the Tartary ox, grunting ox, [1] hairy cattle, [2] or domestic yak, is a species of long-haired domesticated cattle found throughout the Himalayan region, the Tibetan Plateau, Tajikistan, the Pamir Mountains, and as far north as Mongolia and Siberia. It is descended from the wild yak (Bos mutus). [3]

Nov 30, 2024 · Comprehensive Genomic Analysis was performed on three Indian yaks for a detailed understanding of genetic diversity and inbreeding. Genome inbreeding patterns unveiled significantly lower levels of inbreeding in Indian yaks. Identified ROH hotspots highlights regions crucial for adaptation to extreme environmental conditions.

Mar 3, 2025 · According to the latest Indian livestock census report of 2019, the yak population in India is 0.58 lakh (58,000 animals), recording a concerning decrease of 24.08 percent over previous levels of 2012.

Oct 25, 2024 · The comparison between the Indian yak population (Arunachali yak, Himachali yak, and Ladakhi yaks) and the Jinchuan yak (Chinese yak) revealed intriguing disparities in the enrichment of genes and pathways, offering valuable insights into their respective adaptations to high-altitude environments.

Jun 24, 2024 · Yaks are domesticated long-haired cattle found in the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent, the Tibetan Plateau, Gilgit-Baltistan, Tajikistan, Mongolia, and Siberia.

Sep 21, 2020 · Mainly, four types of Indian yaks have been described namely Arunachali, Ladakhi, Sikkimi and Himachali. Out of these, Arunachali yaks are the first and only recognized breed of Indian yaks....

Nov 25, 2023 · In this study, a whole genome sequencing approach was used for the first time to decipher genomic variant information in Indian yak populations. The highest number of SNPs was found in Ladakhi yak (32632460), while the lowest was in Himachali yak (27260825).

Mar 3, 2025 · The present study was undertaken to elucidate the population structure and differentiation of Indian yak from Chinese and wild cohorts on genome-wide scale by identifying the selection sweeps and genomic basis of their adaptation across different comparisons while analyzing whole genome sequencing ( …

May 14, 2024 · In India, yaks are primarily concentrated in the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh. Arunachal Pradesh, with its vast stretches of high-altitude pastures, is home to a significant population of yaks, particularly in the Tawang and West Kameng districts.

The yak-rearing states of India are Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The first three of these, bordering the southern slopes of the Himalayas, have a cold, humid climate, while the two northerly states are cold and arid. Numbers of yak are shown in Table 11.2.10.