Breed History
Many individuals have tried to cross the Bison
and bovine but it was not until the 1960s that a major breakthrough
took place. The cross between the Bison and the domestic and exotic
beef breeds resulted in the best of both species coming together to
produce a superior animal.
The cross between the Bison and beef breeds
combined the superior hardiness, foraging ability, calving ease, and
meat quality of the Bison with the fertility, milking ability, and
ease of handling from the bovine.
The cross has also given increased meaning to the term of hybrid vigor.
Beefalo animals can be more efficient, which can cut input costs and
improve profits.
The basis of the Beefalo program is the fullblood,
an animal which is exactly 3/8 Bison and 5/8 bovine. There is no stipulation
on the breed used to make up the 5/8 bovine, but any of the beef breeds
is generally used.
Reference:
American Beefalo World Registry, 3770 1021
Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010
Photographs:
American Beefalo World Registry, 3770 1021
Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010
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