First, the varieties are different.

Yak is a unique cattle breed in alpine region, and it is a herbivorous ruminant. It is a mammal living at the highest altitude in the world. Others, such as yellow cattle and buffalo, are common cattle breeds inherent in China. From the comprehensive evaluation of growth environment and ecological characteristics, yak has the highest nutritional and edible value.

Second, the growth environment is different.

Yaks are mainly produced in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in China at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. It adapts to alpine ecological conditions, is rough and hard-working, is good at taking steep slopes and dangerous roads, snowy mountains and swamps, and can swim across rivers and rapids. Known as the "boat on the plateau." Semi-wild grazing mode and primitive natural growth process of yak. Most other cattle breeds are mainly kept in captivity.

Third, the meat quality is different

Yak has no labor for life, semi-wild grazing mode with aquatic plants as a living, primitive and natural growth process, and a large number of valuable Chinese herbal medicines such as Cordyceps and Fritillaria are ingested all his life, which makes yak beef fresh and delicious. Compared with other beef, meat quality is secondary.