The term 'Asian Beast of Burden' refers to two animals commonly used for labor in Asia: the YAK and the water buffalo. The YAK is a large, long-haired bovine native to the Himalayan region of South Central Asia, while the water buffalo is a large bovid found throughout Southeast Asia, China, and India. Both animals are used for a variety of tasks, such as plowing fields, carrying goods, and providing milk and meat.