“Utilization efficiency of dietary protein in the yak differs with diet composition and feeding level, age, sex, body condition score ⟳, and animal production level (e.g., growth, lactation). Researchers reported no difference between lactating and dry cows in crude protein digestibility, although lactating yak tend ⟳ to consume ⟳ more feed ⟳ than dry yak.”

“Attempts are now being made, by selection, to create ⟳ a new breed ⟳ of yak (the Datong yak) from such crosses. Hybridization of domestic yak with local cattle, at intermediate elevations, has been practiced for generations. The hybrids inherit ⟳ some of the good characteristics from each species, but lack the adaptation of the yak to the harsh conditions at higher elevations.”

“Sluggsy said indifferently, ‘You’ll be wised up come ⟳ morning. Meanwhiles, howsabout shuttin’ that dumb little hashtrap of yours? All this yak is bending my ear. I want ⟳ some action.”

“The sudden head-down butt jabbed into someone’s face ⟳, is a highly effective way of putting a stop ⟳ to his yack.”

“Would-be gags from would-be gagsters. And, nine chances out of ten, not a yak in the lot.”

“Quick cash, flip that, now I got big cash. Sit ⟳ back, sip yak with a next piff yat.”

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