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Which livestock are raised in the western and eastern Tien Shan?
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Tien Shan
The Tien Shan mountain range and the Takla Makan Desert.
In the Tien Shan mountain range, livestock practices differ significantly between the western and eastern regions:
- Western Tien Shan: Cattle raising has largely replaced the traditional herding of sheep and goats.1
- Eastern Tien Shan: The prevailing pattern involves the raising of sheep and horses. Additionally, a small number of yaks and Bactrian camels are raised in this area.1