Compare that with fish or chicken which has a cholesterol count of 60 and 70 for the same 3.5 ounces. With consumer's moving to less cholesterol and fat in their diets, Beefalo is rapidly becoming the beef of choice. In addition, lean meat increases the carcass yield, eliminating the need for the meat processor to trim away fat thus increasing the profits for retailers, processors, packers, and you the producer. Beefalo forage better than domestic cattle. Beefalo have smaller calves with fewer calving problems.
Beefalo grow and finish well on hay, and feed grains.
Beefalo's thick pelt enables them to winter outdoors, even in the coldest climates. Beefalo have a high level of disease resistance and insect tolerance. In conclusion, there is almost no genetic crossing that has a greater difference than that of the bovine and the bison. Genetic cross-breading of two unrelated breeds creates a heterosis or hybrid vigor that translates into a boost in productivity. The more unrelated they are, the greater the effects of hybrid vigor.