Yak Development at High-Altitude Areas of Pakistan

Developing the yak farming sector in GB’s high-altitude mountain communities — unlocking meat, milk, fiber, and draught animal potential to improve livelihoods in Pakistan’s northern frontier.

Project Overview

Pakistan’s High-Altitude Livestock Heritage

The yak is an iconic high-altitude livestock species uniquely adapted to the extreme conditions of Gilgit-Baltistan’s mountain terrain. Long a traditional part of mountain community livelihoods, yak farming has remained underdeveloped compared to its economic potential.

This LDDB-led PM initiative develops the yak sector through breed improvement, productive management training, value chain development, and market linkages — enabling GB mountain communities to generate better incomes from this unique genetic resource.

Program Focus Areas

[fancy_list style=”arrow” color=”#0b731c”] [fancy_list_item]Yak breed improvement and genetic resource documentation in GB[/fancy_list_item] [fancy_list_item]Improved feeding and nutritional management for yaks at high altitude[/fancy_list_item] [fancy_list_item]Market development for yak meat, yak milk products, and yak fiber[/fancy_list_item] [fancy_list_item]Community training and capacity building for yak herd management[/fancy_list_item] [fancy_list_item]Disease prevention and veterinary service access for yak-keeping communities[/fancy_list_item] [/fancy_list]

Project Location

High-altitude areas of Gilgit-Baltistan · Key districts: Gilgit, Hunza, Skardu, Ghanche, Ghizer, Diamer, Astore