A worker of a cow breeding farm in Lhunzhub County is feeding the cows. [China Tibet News/Tsewang,Tang Bin]

Yak is a kind of characteristic animal species in Tibet. With long breeding history and variety advantage, it has high economic and ecological values. Accelerating the development of yak industry is an important way to increase the income of farmers and herdsmen. Besides, it is a major livelihood issue and plays an irreplaceable role in the economic construction.

Photo shows the scene of the yak breeding base in Nagqu City. [China Tibet News/Tsewang,Tang Bin]

Workers of a company in Qamdo City are processing yak jerky. [China Tibet News/Tsewang,Tang Bin]