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Managing Very Young Bison Calves

By: Vern Anderson, Dale Burr, Tim Schroeder, Chris Kubal, and Eric Bock Carrington Research Extension Center North Dakota State University
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Abandoned Calf - June 2001

Two weeks ago we were blessed with twin buffy calves. Predictably, Momma Bison abandoned one. We decided to intervene - as a pack of coyotes were on-site and ready for lunch. Ernie made a stunning capture - using a large fish net. We have been bottle-feed…
Question: Greetings, Dr. Hauer, from HunkerDown Ranch! Two weeks ago we were blessed with twin buffy calves. Predictably, Momma Bison abandoned one. We decided to intervene - … https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/raising-orphans/abandoned-calf-june-2001/

Feeding Orphans

Every year a few newborn calves need to be bottle raised. Here are a few tips on how this can be successful on your farm.
Gerald Hauer Bison Production Specialist Bison Centre of Excellence, Leduc, Alberta Agriculutre Reprinted from The Tracker, volume 4, Issue 5, June 2000 Summary Every year … https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/raising-orphans/feeding-orphans/

Mycoplasma Infection in Bison

Mycoplasma bovis is a small bacteria-like organism lacking a cell wall. There are other members of the Mycoplasma genus that cause diseases in various species of livestock but M. bovis is the most pathogenic and most economically important of those infect…
by Dr. Murray Woodbury, University of Saskatchewan Introduction Mycoplasma bovis is a small bacteria-like organism lacking a cell wall. There are other members of the Mycop… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/diseases-bison/mycoplasma-infection-bison/

Nutrient Composition of Fed Bison

This article summarizes research into the various nutritional components of bison. It compares the composition of different cuts of meat and then compares bison to other types of meat.
M. J. Marchello Animal and Range Sciences Department North Dakota State University Fargo, ND 58105 Reprinted from Bison World October/November/December 1996, pages 27-32 Summ… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/bison-meat-information/nutrient-composition-fed-bison/

Spring Grazing on Stockpiled Dormant Pastures

Proper management of pastures through the year allows you to have a spring calving pasture with enough quality forage to support the bison cow herd. A calving pasture spreads new calves out on clean, disease free ground and allows the cows to meet their …
Article Abstract Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Proper management of pastures through the year allows you to have a spring … https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/spring-grazing-stockpiled-dormant-pastures/

Design a Winter Grazing Pasture for Bison

Bison willingly graze through the snow on winter pasture. An effective winter grazing pasture provides adequate forage quantity and quality for the bison through the winter. Proper management helps make winter grazing effective.
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Bison willingly graze through the snow on winter pasture. An effective winter grazing pastu… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/design-winter-grazing-pasture-bison/

Make the Most of Your Pasture Water Supply

Dugout water quality and quantity is important on pastures. Fencing dugouts and taking water to bison help increase the life of your dugout and also improve water quality and intake.
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Dugout water quality and quantity is important on pastures. Fencing dugouts and taking wate… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/make-most-your-pasture-water-supply/

Do You Need a Grazing System?

Grazing systems balance livestock needs with plant needs to give optimum pasture productivity. Grazing systems are a planned approach to managing bison on pasture by adjust grazing periods and rest periods.
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Grazing systems balance livestock needs with plant needs to give optimum pasture productivit… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/do-you-need-grazing-system/

Setting Stocking Rates for Pastures

Pasture forage production depends on soil conditions and climate. Pasture production also depends on stand condition and plant species present. Average stocking rates are a good starting point, but you should determine a stocking rate for each pasture sin…
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, Bison Production Specialist, Alberta Agriculture Reprinted from The Tracker; volume 4, issue 6, June 2000, pages 72-73 Pasture forage production dep… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/setting-stocking-rates-pastures/

Potential for Game Ranching in Boreal Aspen Forests of Western Canada

Highlight: Portions of western Canada, which include the boreal mixedwood, aspen parklands, lower foothills, and the montane forest regions, contain large expanses of aspen. These regions are favorable for consideration as game ranching areas because of a…
EDMUND S. TELFER AND GEORGE W. SCOTTER Reprinted from Journal of Range Management, vol.28, No 3, May 1975, p172-180 Summary Highlight: Portions of western Canada, which inc… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/potential-game-ranching-boreal-aspen-forests-western-canada/

Cowboy Logic

A main principle of range management is best described in cowboy terms - It takes grass to make grass.
Article Abstract Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary A main principle of range management is best described in cowboy terms - It… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/cowboy-logic/

Pasture Management for Bison

Forage production on many pastures starts to drop after a few years. Soil fertility levels are important in maintaining long term forage production and preventing
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Good pasture management looks after both the bison and the plants. Proper management of past… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/pasture-management-bison/

Provide Quality Forage for Winter Grazing Bison

Some bison producers are considering winter grazing on stockpiled pastures. Proper pasture and forage plant selection, along with some pasture management will ensure that adequate forage quality and quantity is available on pasture through the winter.
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Some bison producers are considering winter grazing on stockpiled pastures. Proper pasture … https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/provide-quality-forage-winter-grazing-bison/

Caring for the Green Zone

Riparian areas, the banks of creeks, streams and sloughs, are important forage producing areas in pastures. They are also sensitive to damage during grazing and deserve special management.
Article Abstract Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Riparian areas, the banks of creeks, streams and sloughs, are important for… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/caring-green-zone/

Poisonous Plants on Pastures

Each year, livestock producers in Alberta lose animals to poisonous plants. Recognizing problem plants and understanding management opportunities to reduce the risk of poisoning are important tools in preventing a serious problem on your pastures.
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Each year, livestock producers in Alberta lose animals to poisonous plants. Recognizing pro… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/poisonous-plants-pastures/

Don’t Break Up that Old Pasture Yet

Forage production on many pastures starts to drop after a few years. Soil fertility levels are important in maintaining long term forage production and preventing
Cathie Erichsen Arychuk, P.Ag. Bison Production Specialist AAFRD, Fairview Summary Forage production on many pastures starts to drop after a few years. Soil fertility levels … https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/pasture-management/dont-break-old-pasture-yet/

Bison Meat Quality Research: An Investigation of Spray Chilling, Very Fast Chilling, and the Relationship of Grade Factors to Meat Quality

This report is the culmination of a set of experiments conducted at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Lacombe Research Centre (LRC), funded through the Peace Country Bison Association, with animals supplied through cooperation with Alberta bison prod…
A Final Report to the Peace Country Bison Association Jennifer A. M. Janz, PhD Candidate Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science University of Alberta, Edmonton,… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/bison-meat-information/bison-meat-quality-research-investigation-spray-chilling-very-fast-chilling-and-relationship-grade-factors-meat-quality/

Is Alfalfa hay good for Bison?

Bison will do very well on alfalfa hay. Most bison producers report that their bison prefer to eat grass over alfalfa when given a choice on pasture. Once the grass is gone, the bison eat the alfalfa. When the feed is cut and made into hay, bison will rea…
June 2004 Question: Dear Gerald: Regarding forges and feed supply, we live in Manitoba and we have some native grass hay and also some tame hay (Alfalfa, Timothy, Broom and… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/nutrition-feeding-your-bison/alfalfa-hay-good-bison/

What Are Bison Fed? - August 2003

The Recommended Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Farm Animals-Bison is a document that outlines the recommendations on how to raise bison. It can be found at:
Question: Dear Gerald: I would like to know what bison are fed. Primarily I am interested in how organic bison meat is, and I need to know if ranched bison are regularly fed a… https://www.bisoncentre.com/resources/resource-library/advanced-bison-information-producers/nutrition-feeding-your-bison/what-are-bison-fed-august-2003/

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