Publication Date
1989
Description
The Syangboche Yak Farm is situated within the Sagarmatha National Park in the district of Solukhumbu, eastern Nepal. The farm comprises 7 pasture areas stituated at different locations ranging from 3700 m. to 5700 m. The total farm area is 900 ha. and the pastures, situated at different heights, are used for grazing during specific periods of the month extending throughout the year. The size of the pastures varies from 15 to 250 ha. About 80 yaks pass their winters from November to May every year on a small pasture area of 15 ha at the farm proper at 3700 m. The estimated carrying capacity of the pasture at Syangboche is 1 yak to 1 ha. The current capacity has exceeded the requirements for the pasture available for the yaks. The bulk of the conserved feed is obtained from a small area of pasture (3 h.) reserved for hay production. 12 ha is reserved for grazing. The major emphasis is on increasing the productivity of pasture reserved for hay-making. The application of yak dung to increase hay production shows an increase in productivity.
Citation
Pariyar, D and Samuel, C, "Determination of the Forage Yield and Quality of Native Hay at 3 Different Growth Stages at Syangboche Yak Farm, Nepal" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 14.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session13/14
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Determination of the Forage Yield and Quality of Native Hay at 3 Different Growth Stages at Syangboche Yak Farm, Nepal
The Syangboche Yak Farm is situated within the Sagarmatha National Park in the district of Solukhumbu, eastern Nepal. The farm comprises 7 pasture areas stituated at different locations ranging from 3700 m. to 5700 m. The total farm area is 900 ha. and the pastures, situated at different heights, are used for grazing during specific periods of the month extending throughout the year. The size of the pastures varies from 15 to 250 ha. About 80 yaks pass their winters from November to May every year on a small pasture area of 15 ha at the farm proper at 3700 m. The estimated carrying capacity of the pasture at Syangboche is 1 yak to 1 ha. The current capacity has exceeded the requirements for the pasture available for the yaks. The bulk of the conserved feed is obtained from a small area of pasture (3 h.) reserved for hay production. 12 ha is reserved for grazing. The major emphasis is on increasing the productivity of pasture reserved for hay-making. The application of yak dung to increase hay production shows an increase in productivity.
