About our Ranch Family Owned and Operated Irish Creek Bison Ranch was established in 1992 by John and Joanne Dorey. Since then Irish Creek Bison has continued to grow. Today the ranch is now run by Justin and Shaelyn Dorey and remains focused on raising quality stock. We are passionate about all aspects of raising bison; animal health, plant health and our health (the ranch lifestyle). Expertise Sustainable Ranching The pastures at Irish Creek Bison are among the most important investments on our ranch. The quality of the pasture land directly affects the wellbeing of the bison herds, therefore, we believe in a sustainable pasture management. In the summer the bison are moved pasture to pasture typically once a week. The grass is closely monitored as we aim to holistically manage by not overgrazing but by rather giving the grass long periods of rest and recovery. In the winter the bison move to a mixture of grazing grass, grazing corn, bale grazing and a multi-plant specie mix (radish, turnip,corn,peas, vetch, etc.). Herdsmanship At Irish Creek we aspire to handle our animals with the least possible stress. We are continually studying our animals and using this knowledge to adjust our systems. Proven Genetics We prize genetics that produce a vigorous, healthy and reproductive animal. Irish Creek Bison has taken genetics seriously as excellent bloodlines still run strong in all herds (i.e. Bothwell, Hanging Ice, Durham, Ace, Bitner). We run 4 separate herds to ensure our buyers get the exact animal they are looking for. . Click here for ranch videos © 2015 by Irish Creek Bison Ltd.. Proudly created with Wix.com

Replacement Heifers This year we have an outstanding group of heifers. Our replacements are selected for gain ability on grass, overall conformation and mothering soundness. This winter you can find our genetics at Jack Auction sales, the Canadian Bison Associations show and sale and always right here on the farm. *export ready at your request! If you are interested in yearlings, bred heifers or open heifers, contact us soon! Video: Yearling heifers in the early summer © 2015 by Irish Creek Bison Ltd.. Proudly created with Wix.com

Handling Bison On our ranch, we handle our bison with the least amount of stress possible to the animals and we aim to make our systems safer for both the handler and the bison. With this in mind, we are constantly finding new ways to improve our facilities and day to day operations. On this page you will see how we work with the bison and what we have found works best for our ranch. Video 1: This video shows how we run the bison up the alley using a hydraulic push gate attached to a wheel loader and how the design of the facility keeps the animals "flowing". © 2015 by Irish Creek Bison Ltd.. Proudly created with Wix.com

Give us a shout Our ranch is located 50 km north of Vermilion, Alberta. Stop in sometime! Directions Mailing Address P.O. Box 3130 Vermilion, Alberta T9X 2B1 Canada Telephone Ph: (Justin) 780.581.3025 (Shaelyn) 780.581.0591 E: irishcreekbison@gmail.com Send © 2015 by Irish Creek Bison Ltd.. Proudly created with Wix.com