In 1985, Beefalo was approved for public sale by the USDA and is called "Beefalo Beef". As a result, consumers can now purchase meat that is lower in fat and cholesterol and they can be confident that their Beefalo purchase is USDA inspected and approved. All our meat is inspected and packaged under the strictest USDA standards. Our animals are raised naturally on our farm. Our herd grazes on grass pasture and we use NO ANTIBIOTIC feed. We DO NOT USE ANY ARTIFICIAL supplements.

The American Beefalo is a cross between two distinct species and therefore a true hybrid animal. The Beefalo has been crossed and selected to produce a combination of 3/8 bison, 5/8 bovine genetics. This genetic combination produces a magnificent animal that adapts well to a wide variety of conditions.

Research on bison-bovine animals was conducted by Agriculture Canada starting in 1916. Several individuals have worked to combine desirable characteristics of bison and bovine animals. Mossom Boyd of Bobcaygeon, Ontario, was one of the early pioneers in crossbreeding. Charles Goodnight of Texas wrote that his "cattelow" do well under adverse range conditions. Jim Burnett of Montana raised a herd of bison-bovine cross for more than 25 years. Now we have Beefalo raised coast to coast in North America.

USDA tests have shown that Beefalo has less cholesterol than chicken and less fat, cholesterol, and calories than traditional beef. Beefalo meat is within the dietary recommendations of the American Heart Association. We can all enjoy the taste of red meat with added health benefits.

Beefalo comparison

		Calories	Fat G.	Cholesterol Mg.
Lean Beef: T-bone steak	100g	230	12	91
Chicken: Roasted with no skin	100g	190	8	88
Cod: Broiled	100g	170	5.5	81
Beefalo: T-bone steak	100g	111	3	13