“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”

Dr. Ather Hussain; Dr. Vikram Rathore; Prof. Romana Akhtar

“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”

July 2025

Vol-11, Issue-4

Paper ID: 27078

ISSN: 2395-4396

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Research Area

zoology

Keywords

Yaks (Bos grunniens) Yak husbandry High-altitude livestock Kishtwar Himalayas Livelihood contribution Sustainable yak farming Climate-resilient livestock

Abstract

Yaks play a vital role in the socio-economic and cultural fabric of highland communities in Kishtwar, particularly in the Padder Marwah and Warwan, valleys. Adapted to extreme climatic conditions at altitudes of 3000–5000 meters, yaks serve as a critical resource for livelihoods, contributing to milk, meat, fiber, fuel, transportation, and fertilizer. This review highlights the domestication history, feeding behavior, seasonal adaptation, and physiological challenges faced by yaks—particularly the effects of pasture scarcity during winter leading to weight loss and growth retardation. The review further explores yak reproduction, microbial communities, and the nutritional composition of yak milk and meat. The multipurpose utility and resilience of yaks underscore their indispensable role in sustaining mountain economies and cultures.

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#	Name	Institute / Affiliation
1	Dr. Ather Hussain	Govt. Degree College Chatroo, Kishtwar (Jammu & Kashmir)
2	Dr. Vikram Rathore	Govt. Degree College Chatroo, Kishtwar (Jammu & Kashmir)
3	Prof. Romana Akhtar	Abdul Ahad Azad Memorial Degree College Bemina (Jammu & Kashmir)

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Hussain, Dr. Ather, Rathore, Dr. Vikram, & Akhtar, Prof. Romana (2025). “YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(4), 443-456.

MLA Style

Hussain, Dr. Ather, et al. "“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 4, 2025, pp. 443-456.

IEEE Style

Dr. Ather Hussain, Dr. Vikram Rathore, and Prof. Romana Akhtar, "“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”," International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 443-456, 2025.

Vancouver Style

Hussain Dr. Ather, Rathore Dr. Vikram, Akhtar Prof. Romana. “YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education. 2025;11(4):443-456.

Harvard Style

Hussain, Dr. Ather, Rathore, Dr. Vikram, & Akhtar, Prof. Romana (2025) '“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”', International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(4), pp. 443-456.

Chicago Style

Hussain, Dr. Ather, Dr. Vikram Rathore, and Prof. Romana Akhtar. "“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 4 (2025): 443-456.

Turabian Style

Hussain, Dr. Ather, Dr. Vikram Rathore, and Prof. Romana Akhtar. "“YAKS IN HIGHLANDS OF KISHTWAR (JAMMU & KASHMIR), INDIA: A REVIEW OF FEEDING PRACTICES, GROWTH PERFORMANCE, PRODUCTION POTENTIAL, AND THEIR LIVELIHOOD CONTRIBUTIONS”." International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 4 (2025): 443-456.