Several years ago, I was explaining the difference between the American Buffalo and Beefalo to a gentleman, when he said, "Why did they go to all that bother crossbreeding bison and cattle to create Beefalo? Why don't you just raise Buffalo?" Good Question.
The key issue with Buffalo is management. They need heavy duty fencing, and stout pens or corrals to handle them. The old saying is you can herd a Buffalo any place they want to go. And they are great fence jumpers. Many Buffaloes, especially as they grow older have nasty temperaments and have been known to attack men both on foot or horseback. There are a few instances of persons being killed by Buffalo.
Now there are indeed many who raise Buffalo successfully. These people are fully prepared and know to handle "Buffs." The average cattleman however wants a more manageable animal. And this is where Beefalo come in. They handle like cattle and no special handling facilities are needed and the end result is Beefalo produces delicious meat. Want to know more about Beefalo? Contact one of our members. You'll find
our listings on our "What Can We Do For You?" Page.
The key issue with Buffalo is management. They need heavy duty fencing, and stout pens or corrals to handle them. The old saying is you can herd a Buffalo any place they want to go. And they are great fence jumpers. Many Buffaloes, especially as they grow older have nasty temperaments and have been known to attack men both on foot or horseback. There are a few instances of persons being killed by Buffalo.
Now there are indeed many who raise Buffalo successfully. These people are fully prepared and know to handle "Buffs." The average cattleman however wants a more manageable animal. And this is where Beefalo come in. They handle like cattle and no special handling facilities are needed and the end result is Beefalo produces delicious meat. Want to know more about Beefalo? Contact one of our members. You'll find
our listings on our "What Can We Do For You?" Page.
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