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Which domestic animals are raised by farmers and herders in Tibet?

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Lhasa, Tibet: Potala Palace — Tibet Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China.

In Tibet, farmers and herders raise a variety of domestic animals that are essential to the regional economy and daily life. The most prominent animal is the yak, a long-haired, oxlike mammal that serves as a vital beast of burden and a source of meat, hides, and fur. Additionally, the mdzo-mo—a crossbreed of a yak and a cow—is commonly kept for its dairy products.12

Other domestic animals raised by farmers include:

Livestock: Horses, mules, donkeys, and goats.1
Meat sources: Cows, sheep, pigs, and chickens.1

These animals are integral to the animal husbandry practices concentrated in the great valley of southern Tibet, where much of the region's agricultural activity takes place. Herdsmen and shepherds traditionally pasture their flocks on the high steppes, sometimes practicing seasonal migration between lowlands and higher altitudes.34