Originally from the Himalayan Mountains, and a center point of the Tibetan culture, yaks were first introduced to North America in the early 1900s. Both a beast of burden and spiritual focus in their native land, yaks have been raised here for their beauty and intelligence, and as a source of fine fiber and lean meat..

For more information on yaks, visit the International Yak Association's Web site at www.iyak.org.

Yak activities at the National Western in the stockyards (Yards) and the Livestock Center Auction Arena (LCAA) include:

- Yak Halter Show - January 21, 2010 - 2 p.m. in the LCAA
- Yak Pen Show - January 22, 2010 - 2 p.m. in the Yards

(Exhibitors may visit the Exhibitor Premium Book page for entry information)