Rotational grazing will improve rangeland productivity. No bloat has been reported on alfalfa. Pine needle poisoning has been reported. It is difficult to feed bison to gain over two pounds per day. Often the most economical gain comes on grass.
Most producers feel that feeding corn is of no advantage to finishing the bison.
Salt and mineral should be available at all times. Calving Bison have the ability to gain considerable weight in the summer and lose it during the winter and still keep very healthy. Under this natural system, they calve in May and June. It has been reported that excess supplementation moves the calving date earlier. Newborn calves are very alert, and it is not unusual for them to eat grass within the first 24 hours.