Project

The welfare and health of yaks

The welfare and health of yaks in transhumance yak farming system in Bhutan (in the past, present and future)

Objectives are
- Assess the current situation and recent developments in four yak farming regions of Bhutan;
- Compare and evaluate the health and welfare of yaks among four yak farming regions in order to identify welfare problems in yak farming;
- Evaluate the effects of external factors on the health and welfare of yaks in Bhutan;
Build scenarios to contribute to sustainable development of yak farming in Bhutan