YAK CROSS WITH COW

Distinguished by its horns and long hair, this cousin of high-altitude cattle grazes in the coldest and steepest pastures in the world. The yak is an incredible wild Asian cattle. It is believed that the ancient Kland shepherds domesticated the yaks about 10,000 years ago. With three times the lung capacity of typical cows, yaks outperform the rarefied air, rugged terrain and harsh weather, with temperatures that can drop below zero. Cargo-resistant animals, in addition to milk suppliers, yaks have helped humans colonize high-altitude and low-oxygen regions of Tibet and Nepal. There are still about 10,000 wild yaks living in nature. There are also domesticated ones, and then a big question arises. Is the cross between a yak and a cow possible? Yes, his name is Dizo. This is the hybrid between the yak and the domestic cattle. The word Dizo technically refers to a male hybrid, while a female is known as Dizom. As a product of the heterose hybrid genetic phenomenon, they are larger and stronger than cattle or yaks. Its purpose in Central Asian agriculture is very similar to that of the mule in the West, being used for heavy transport and plowing. In Mongolia and Tibet, it is believed that these hybrids are more productive than cattle or yaks in milk and meat-producing areas.