beefalo/buffagus

[dwbonfire]

There are problems with crossing buffalo (correct name is bison) and cattle. The crossing of a cattle bull with a bison cow will not work, but the opposite cross does work. The resulting offspring is fertile (unlike mules).

I happen to have some beefalo semen in one of my tanks. It is very old, but of course it will be perfectly fertile since it's been in liquid nitrogen at all times. If anyone might be interested in it, I'll give you a deal you can't refuse. It's in the old style glass ampules.

I wish my little calf was of breeding age! I've got a ways to go, and much to learn. But this is definetly food for thought (no pun intended ) that I could cross breed her and get some good meat quality calves..
Great thread RTG, and Elevan - I'd be real interested to read what info you get if/when you stop by that farm.

 

[daisychick]

dwbonfire, it was actually Elevan who would stop by her neighboring bison farm and ask questions. Just giving credit where it is due.

 

[dwbonfire]

oops! sorry! i will edit my post

 

[77Herford]

Unfortunately every American Bison has a bit of domestic cattle in them, except for one herd in Utah.