Articles of Interest
Taking Care of Bison
Getting started with bison? Here is a very brief guide from our experience going from 3 bison, to 10 bison, to a herd of 75 bison over the last 10 years. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but something to get you started and on your way.
Understanding Bison-Cattle Introgression
Are all bison introgressed? Do you understand the current information on the presence of cattle genes in bison?. Before you decide that all bison have cattle genes, you need to understand introgression.
Bison Health
A brief guide for the new owner to the major health issues affecting bison. While bison can become ill from a host of different causes, both infectious and non-infectious, there are some notable culprits you should be aware of. Be proactive and not reactive.
Why is the fat yellow?
Are you accustomed to white fat? What does it mean if the fat on your meat is yellow? The yellow color of grass-fed fat is actually a sign of its superior quality and nutritional value. Learn why.
Grass Fed Meat
Are you interested in grass-fed meats? Have you ever wondered if the grass-fed meat you buy is really grass-fed? Read about what grass-fed really means and how you can insure you get what you pay for.
Transporting Bison
A brief guide to loading and transporting bison. Understand how to load, transport, and haul bison safely. Plan ahead and safely transport these majestic creatures. Let's get everyone home safely.
Bison Hybrids, Cattalo, & Beefalo
Ever wonder what the differences are between bison hybrids, cattalo, and beefalo? There is a lot of misinformation about these hybrids - it is not that simple to create these hybrids or even to get bison and cattle to breed.
The Sacred White Buffalo
Ever wonder why there are so many sacred white bison around? How we went from 1 in 10 million to having them all over the world with less than 400,000 total population? Read about the White Buffalo.
The Mysterious Wood Bison
Ever wonder about the difference between the Plains and Wood bison? Do Wood bison really exist? Are there any pure Wood bison? Read about the history of the Wood bison, their fate and their destiny.
The Buffalo Head Nickel
What is the real meaning of the Buffalo nickel, officially the Indian Head Nickel? Was it really to commemorate the Native American Indians or was it really just another insincere and deceptive act of the US Government toward the American Indian?
Want a bison bottle baby?
Don't ask me, I will not help. We do not sell bottle babies and we don't tell you where you can find them or how to take care of them. Some animals are not meant to be pets and bison are one of them. Get a cattle bottle baby, not a bison.