Our Bison
When selecting the sires and dames of our herd, we spent a lot of time confirming that they’re 100% American bison. A lot of privately-raised bison have cow introgressions, either from the initial misguided attempt to bring them back from extinction or by ranchers trying to genetically engineer leaner red meat.
Each of our calves and yearlings is genetically tested to ensure that they’re pure bison. We keep this information on hand and pass it on when we sell a starter herd. This will also help you understand their genetic makeup and ensure the diversity of your herd as it grows.
Raising & Ranching Bison
Raising bison is a lot like raising cows. Of course, bison are only semi-domesticated. They’re more excitable and less tractable than cows. They’re also quite a bit faster and stronger, too. If you’re used to cows, you’ll need to use a lower voice and slower movements so you don’t spook the animal.
