Yak milk is a characteristic dairy resource in Gannan plateau area,possessing unique characteristics that set it apart from other types of milk.The yak dairy industry is also an important pillar industry in Gannan.After years of development,the yak dairy industry has become an important economic source for farmers and herdsmen and an important support for the high-quality development of animal husbandry in Gannan.This paper summarizes and analyzes the advantages and existing shortcomings of the Gannan yak dairy industry’s development,and puts forward countermeasures for the sustainable development.It aims to provide references for the further development and utilization of yak milk resources and the development of yak dairy industry in Gannan.