We sell it by the side, or in any smaller form of any of the cuts. We realize that some people have never tasted bison and would want a small amount to try. Other people do not have extra freezer space for large quantities, so the portion you buy, is tailored strictly to your needs. A full inventory of all cuts are kept in our freezers, and with a phone call and instructions, we are happy to deliver free of charge to the local area - Cumberland to Campbell River.

Epidemiological studies of field outbreaks strongly suggest that sheep infected with OvHV-2 are the principal source of MCF outbreaks in bison and cattle. A strong association between outbreaks in cattle and recent exposure to sheep has been documented repeatedly since 1929. Recent data indicate that a similar pattern occurs in bison. In some outbreaks, however, no sheep were in the vicinity immediately prior to the first case being identified.

Yes. There are reliable scientific reports of MCF in both European and American bison (Bison bonasus and B.bison, respectively). MCF occurs in the Plains subspecies (B. bison bison), which is the basis of the commercial bison industry in North America. We are not aware of confirmed cases of MCF in Woodland bison (B. bison athabascae) but we recently found that they are subclinically infected at about the same rate as are the Plains bison.

Most infections are characterized by depression, separation from the rest of the herd, loss of appetite, and in many bloody diarrhea. Unlike MCF in cattle, discharge from the eyes and nasal passages of affected bison is minimal. Animals develop a fever and may pass bloody urine. The clinical course is generally 1 -7 days. Most animals die within 3 days of developing clinical signs.

Animals older than 6 months, particularly if stressed by bad weather, transportation and handling. Large outbreaks occur in feedlots, where stress due to crowding is likely.

Following transmission, the MCF virus is presumed to infect lymphoid tissues (spleen and lymph nodes) and cells lining the gut, urogenital tract and nasal passages. The severe inflammation generally causes gastroenteritis, with widespread formation of ulcers particularly in the large bowel. This is the basis for bloody diarrhea, a common and useful diagnostic sign of MCF in bison.

In most instances by contact with sheep. The virus is shed from the nasal passages. It is not clear precisely how the virus is transmitted from sheep to bison, but it is probably via the nose and/or mouth. There may be other avenues of transmission that have not yet been recognized.

MCF virus is transmitted by sheep in most instances. There is no documented evidence of person-to-bison transmission. Normal veterinary infection control precautions should be followed when caring for a bison suspected to have this viral infection.

A:No. The bison were introduced to Catalina. Fourteen head were brought to the Island in the 1920s for the making of film. The animals were left on the Island and proliferated, the herd growing as large as perhaps 600 individuals.

Over the last 85 plus years of residence on the Island, bison have become an expected feature, almost iconic, to the Island traveler. A number of tours, literature and attractions feature the bison, which have become rather famous. In 2003, the Conservancy commissioned a scientific study of the bison and their impact on the Island. According to the study, the bison suffer from a poor diet due to frequent drought conditions and a history of overgrazing by other non-native herbivores.

Natural infections occur in many species of deer such as elk, reindeer and moose, as well as a variety of exotic ruminants. The disease can be transmitted experimentally to laboratory species, but there is nothing to indicate these species are involved in natural transmission. MCF was recently reported in pigs for the first time.

Three tests are available: histopathology, serological testing for MCF and an OvHV-2 specific test using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

We are aware of cases in 11 states (Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, California, Oregon, Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota) and three Canadian provinces (Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta). The disease is widespread in the bison industry and is commonly misdiagnosed due to lack of specific clinical signs.

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Bison are wild, fast, smart and unpredictable. They can be deadly if they feel threatened or provoked.

Research has shown that buffalo is a highly nutrient-dense food because of the proportion of protein, fat and minerals aid its caloric value. Comparisons to other meat sources have also shown that buffalo has a greater concentration of iron as well as some of the essential fatty acids necessary for human well-being.

Our bison are not subjected to growth hormones or stimulants. They receive no antibiotics. They are only grass-fed and do not receive grain, as that only adds fat to the animal.

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There is no evidence that transmission occurs horizontally from one bison to another. Currently we are doing a study supported in part by the National Bison Association to establish whether bison-to-bison transmission is a factor in natural outbreaks.

Under the State of Montana Code 81-2-120 the slaughtered bison are donated to an Indian tribal organization or charity. The donation is made after a written request is received.

With currently available test methods, between 15 and 23%. This is a minimal figure. No test is perfect. It is entirely possible that the tests currently being used for identifying infected normal bison miss a significant percentage of animals. The true rate of subclinical infection could be significantly higher than this.

Our limited knowledge on this subject suggests that bison may be infected for extended periods, in some instances years, before developing MCF. More work is needed on this aspect of the disease.

There is no reason at this time why such animals should be culled. An important question we are trying to answer is whether healthy test-positive bison are at a significantly higher risk of developing MCF compared to healthy test-negative bison.

We think it is rare. There are inherent problems in tracking diseases like MCF in wild bison. The number of studies of MCF in public herds is small.

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USGS scientists are collaborating with university, State, and Federal groups on a number of studies. Ecological studies focus on forage availability, habitat use, and bison population dynamics. Brucellosis research includes examining the risk of transmission of the disease from wildlife to cattle, identification of exposed animals in the field, and the safety of vaccines to wildlife species.

The best one to use for diagnosing active disease is the PCR test. Blood collected into an EDTA-anticoagulant tube (purple-top tube) is the best sample to obtain from live animals. Both the PCR test and a newly developed serological test can be run on one purple-top blood sample. The carcass of an animal that dies of MCF-like signs should be examined post-mortem by your veterinarian or better still a pathologist at a veterinary diagnostic laboratory.

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Bison is the scientific name for American buffalo. "Buffalo" is more commonly used in the United States and Bison is more oftern heard in Canada.