The Current Status and Policy Suggestions for the Development of Pamir Industries in Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County
Pamir yak is the main livestock species in the plateau area of Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County,and has an important socio-economic status in Tashkurgan County.This paper describes the slaughter,lactation,and reproductive performance of yaks in Tashkurgan County,and the current status of the yak industry development.It points out the problems such as degradation of Pamir yak breeds,backwardness of breeding technologies,and in-completion of supporting system in Tashkurgan County,summarizes the current aid work in Xinjiang,and puts forward suggestions to promote the selection and improvement of Pamir yak breeds in Tashkurgan County and the development of the industry,with a view to realizing revitalization of the Pamir yak industry in Tashkurgan County and its sustainable development.
Pamir yakYak performanceBreed selection and improvementIndustrial development