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According to John Hooper - Hoopers' Christmas Tree Ranch is currently home to the largest yak herd in eastern North America. The yak is described as being a unique breed, with a truly exotic and striking appearance. They are noted for their dramatic horns, massive buffalo-like hump, thick woolly coat, ankle-length skirt of hair, and bushy horse-like tail. Yak meat is deep red in color, and its taste is best described as beef-like but with a more delicate flavor. Because yak come from cold climates, most of the fat is located on the outside of the carcass and can easily be trimmed. Yak and yak crosses are 95 to 97% lean, very low in fat and cholesterol. They have just 20% of beef's level of ??bad?? palmitic acid, but they have higher levels of the ??good?? oleic acid and polyunsaturated fats. The different proportions of fatty acids give yak meat a unique and delicious flavor with the juiciness we all enjoy. These proportions are very similar in pure yak vs. one-half-yak and in grass fed vs. grain fed yak. Yak meat is high in protein, and it has fewer calories than beef, bison, elk, or even skinless chicken breast. Yak meat is just what our health-conscious society is looking for! Yak meat is available year round at Hoopers' Christmas Tree Ranch. Customers do not need to place orders ahead of time, but it is suggested that one contact the ranch before making a visit. For more information contact Hoopers' Christmas Tree Ranch at: yak-man@yak-man.com