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Mystic T Ranch Yaks
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We love our Yaks!
Our Mystic T
Ranch began yak ranching in January 2008. Our focus is breeding
seed-stock and producing yak fiber. We have carefully selected our yaks
so they carry forward the best lines of yak available in the United
States. Our yak herd is made up of Royals and Black Trims. Royals are
black and white (similar to Holstein markings). Trims are black with
white markings on the head, feet and tip of the tail.
Our herd contains the following top lines: the Diamond line, the Prince
Allante line, and the Dreadlock line. These lines were developed from
the original stock brought into Alberta, Canada from the Berlin zoo and
later imported to the United States.
Along with exceptional wooliness, show quality conformation is
important for both show and breeding seed-stock yaks. Our yaks stand
square on all four corners, a conformation not found in lower quality
yaks. They have short hooves and stand upright on them. Our yaks have
thick wool and long skirts. They have well developed chaps on their
front quarters and prominent forelocks. They could never be mistaken
for rangy cattle and are never bred to produce meat animals. Our
yaks have generations of gentle yaks in their lineage. Our breeding
program continues this focus of gentle yaks and we have chosen to
remain a small yak ranch so our yaks get the human contact and personal
attention they each deserve. Each yak has its own unique personality
and responds to its personal name reflecting the close relationship
that has been developed.
We are expecting the arrival of our next baby yaks by Summer 2012. Check back for photos of the new yaks for sale. We also have yak fiber available for sale. Click the link below to contact us about yak fiber availability.Facts About Yaks Domesticated full blood line yaks are the result of the cross between wild yak (Bos grunnians) and domestic cattle breeds (Bos mutus) that has occurred for over 3000 years around the Himilayan mountains in Tibet. Yaks provide an excellent source of breeding stock, crossbreeding stock, fiber, milk and dairy products, meat, hides, horns, and make excellent pack or show animals. Yaks prefer high altitude and cooler climates due to their heavy coat and lack of sweat glands. They can handle normal ‘summer’ conditions when shade trees and fresh water are available. A yak eats about 1/3 the amount of grass or hay and drinks 1/3 the amount of water of a commercial cow. Yaks have no need for grain. A good mineral block is necessary along with free choice freshwater. Yak fiber is comparable to cashmere or angora. It is the soft, thick wool-like undercoat shed off during the spring which is combed out, collected and processed. The courser outer hair or ‘guard hair’ is often used to weave ropes and belts. Yak meat has a delicate and delicious beef like flavor. Yak meat is very low in fat as the fat layer is put down on the outside of the yak carcass and is easily trimmed off. The meat is deep red in color, high in protein, and low in calories, saturated fats, cholesterol and triglycerides. Click here if you are interested in knowing more about owning and breeding yaks |
