The long-haired cow-like animal that is often kept by people living in the Himalayas is called a Yak.
Yaks are a long-haired, cow-like mammals that are native to the Himalayan region of Central Asia. They are well-adapted to living in high altitude environments and are often kept by people living in the Himalayas for their milk, meat, fur, and as pack animals.
Yaks are covered with long, shaggy hair that helps to insulate them from the cold mountain climate. They have large, curved horns and are typically dark in color, ranging from black to brown. Yaks are able to survive in harsh conditions where other livestock would not be able to survive, and are an important part of the economy and culture of the Himalayan region.
In addition to their use as pack animals and for their milk, meat, and fur, yaks have also been used in traditional Tibetan medicine for centuries. They are believed to have medicinal properties and are used to treat a variety of ailments. Today, yaks are also sometimes kept in zoos and conservation centers around the world.