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The hybrid breed of Beefalo combines the best qualities of bison and beef cattle. Beefalo of-
fers the hardiness of bison with the quality beef of cattle that results in the leanest, healthiest
meat consumers can buy. . . and producers can sell.
Unlike well-tended beef cattle, bison herds have survived for hundreds of years without the
benefit of care from herdsmen and veterinarians. Their ability to survive in the face of
drought, famine, and other natural threats has produced a breed that is genetically sound and
physically superior to traditional beef breeds.
Now, modern science offers today’s beef producers and consumers the best of both species in
the form of Beefalo. The full-blood Beefalo is exactly 3/8 bison and 5/8 bovine, with any of
the beef breeds making up the latter part of the equation.
For consumers, it offers a healthier selection of beef. For producers, it offers a healthier profit
margin. Now that’s a win-win situation!
Discover the Benefits of Beefalo
Lower production costs
The Beefalo’s hardy constitution, longer life span, natural forag-
ing instinct, resistance to disease, and ability to adapt to both hot and cold climates enable
Beefalo breeders to lower production costs and minimize herdsmen responsibilities.
Greater adaptability to varying climates
Most Beefalo inherit the sweat glands and
double coats from their bison ancestors enabling them to thrive in harsher environments,
both hot and cold.
Longer life span
Beefalo are extremely hardy and tend to inherit the longer life span
common in bison. Many Beefalo cows are still cost-effectively producing calves beyond 15
years of age. A brood cow that has given you 14 plus calves and continues to produce is a
benefit in any herd.
Ease of calving
Depending on the prominent bovine breed, Beefalo calves usually weigh
between 45 and 85 pounds at birth, minimizing calving problems for producers. They
make up for their low birth weights with greater weaning and yearling weights than stand-
ard beef cattle.
Greater growth rates
Beefalo offspring supplement mother’s milk by grazing/browsing
sooner than typical beef cattle. This results in faster weight gain, which results in greater
profits for producers.
Excellent fertility
The success rate of Beefalo breeding attempts is excellent. In fact,
Beefalo, with their longer life span, produce longer than domestic cattle.
Profitability in cross-breeding programs
Research shows that cross-breeding increas-
es the faster settling of cows and increases calf weight at weaning time.
Increase hybrid vigor
Adding Beefalo to your cross-breed program can increase hybrid
vigor and introduces hardiness, longevity, and disease resistance into your herd.
Ability to consume a wide variety of food & forage
Beefalo’s natural foraging ability
enables them to convert roughage into greater weight gain per day.
All About Beefalo
