Remember that all bison-bovine crosses are NOT Beefalo. The bovine portion in Beefalo may be from any breed. Most are from a beef breed or combination of beef breeds. Because of this mixture, Beefalo have no specific color or color pattern. They may be horned or polled.
Beefalo exhibit a calm disposition and a nature as unexcitable as any bovine.
Fencing requirements for Beefalo are no different from those for pure domestics. They are gentle, docile cattle which are easy to handle and control. Calving ease is an important attribute of Beefalo. Calves average 50 to 75 pounds birth weight, a significant reason for very few calving problems. Beefalo cows are excellent mothers.