Haircoat is a primary factor in adaptability to severe cold and winter hardiness of Beefalo. In addition to this haircoat which makes them able to tolerate the coldest climates, Beefalo inherit from the bison the ability to perspire. This makes Beefalo adaptable to hot weather. One effect which has been noted by cattlemen with herds containing both pure bovine and Beefalo occurs at midday on hot days. A number of cattlemen have commented that while pure domestics lie in the shade with tongues hanging, Beefalo continue to graze.
Beefalo produce a very desirable carcass.
The percentage of edible meat to animal liveweight has been found to be very high compared to domestic cattle. This has been documented by several different packing organizations. The eating quality of Beefalo meat is excellent. Results from a University of Alabama study confirm that Beefalo meat produced from animals on a high roughage ration was equal in eating quality to choice grade, corn fattened beef. The majority of consumers who have tasted Beefalo beef prefer it to pure domestic beef.