Your National Buffalo Ranch Directory

Current Research and Management Papers

Beginning (and Experienced) Farmers and Ranchers information for starting, or re-innovating your farm or ranch.
http://start2farm.gov/
http://start2farm.gov/topic/New-to-Farming - For more in depth disussions and assistance, go to this link.
 
Handling and Husbandry
 
Dr. Temple Grandin - Department of Animal Sciences Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO  80523
http://www.grandin.com/behaviour/tips/buffalo.html
http://www.grandin.com/references/bison.paper.html
http://www.grandin.com/references/bison.calves.html
 
USDA Fact Sheet
 
North Dakota State University (NDSU)'s Extension Service provides many reports regarding management, economic statements and other useful sources for agricultural research. Notice, some may be out of date.
 
Government of Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture) agricultural policies are up to date and uses the most recent peer-reviewed research analyses. (NOTICE!!! - some laws may differ in the U.S. compared to Canada and also by State, be sure to check with your respective state's regulations.)
 
Some are posted here as they are free to the public. Notice, some may be out of date.
 
Basic Nutrition of Bison
Bison Feedlot Production Information
Bison Pastures and Grazing Management
Direct Marketing  - Meats
Marketing Meat and Meat Products
Composting Animal Mortalities: A Producer's Guide
Emergency Livestock Disposal Sites
Managing Livestock Mortalities