Butte Pasture Yak Ranch

Butte Pasture Yak Ranch, American yak, Butte, Montana, is set in the Rocky Mountain region near Billings. With more than ten years of yak breeding experience, it maintains membership in the Yak Breeders Association of America, carries liability insurance, and follows routine health screening including blood panels and parasite monitoring.

Its animals graze on open pasture, enjoy daily handling from an early age, and take shelter in a roomy barn with dry bedding during winter months. A recent review noted the calm nature of their animals and the ranch’s patient approach. Their yaks are noted for soft fiber and sturdy frames, making them suitable for both fiber crafts and conservation grazing. Herds are kept in small social groups to encourage natural bonding, and young yaks meet other farm animals under careful supervision. Rotational grazing around a mountain stream supports pasture renewal and contributes to their overall well-being. The operation also contributes to sustainable land stewardship through careful soil and herd management practices.