Bison have a special spiritual significance for Indigenous people. Buffalo are considered relatives. They provide all essential resources: food, clothing, shelter and tools.
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Bison sector deepens Canadian Indigenous ties
The Canadian Bison Association and National Circle of Indigenous Agriculture and Food have plans to work together to share knowledge about bison industry and empower Indigenous bison ranchers.
Pemmican to bannock: a symbol of First Nations resilience
The bison were sacred animals for the Indigenous people, providing them with the necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, tools and toys.
Bison production still niche, but future looks bright
Of all the livestock diversification options promoted back in the 1980s and 1990s, about the only one to withstand the test of time is bison.
Bison rescue required drastic action
Bison farming has become an important part of livestock agriculture in North America. These animals are not as plentiful as their beef cousins, but many producers have had great success meeting the public’s demand for this meat. However, their presence on the Great Plains of North America also serves as a reminder of how close […] Read more
Calm, slow work called crucial for bison handling
Producers say the fewer people involved in processing the animals, the better, because they do better in quiet conditions
REGINA — The quieter and calmer the handler is, the quieter and calmer the bison will be. Producers at last month’s Canadian Bison Association annual convention offered their tips for better handling. CBA vice-president Robert Johnson said many people believe bison are unruly and difficult to handle, but that’s not necessarily true. He said producers […] Read more
Agribition 24: Bison producers look forward to rebuilding
Strong national sale prices come on the heels of strongest rail prices in years
REGINA — Bison producers are beginning to rebuild herds, optimistic that the drought of the last few years might be over, says the vice-president of the Canadian Bison Association. Robert Johnson said prices at the national sale, held during Canadian Western Agribition, were pretty good. He said the rail price has come up for their […] Read more
Grasslands park features three stunning scenic drives
Few places in southern Saskatchewan can match Grasslands National Park for scenic driving routes. Fall can be a great time to go, with fewer visitors and less busy campgrounds. We have also had some of our best wildlife sightings in the fall. The park has two blocks — the West Block dominated by the Frenchman […] Read more
Bison producers say co-operative has benefits
The Canadian Prairie Bison co-op was started 23 years ago as a way to ease the labour burden of direct marketing
Three producers recently gathered in front of the bannock and bison burger food truck at Bison Ridge Farms near Prince Albert, Sask., and talked shop. Two of the three had been cattle producers before switching to the larger ruminants. The third has been in the bison business from the start, taking over from his father, […] Read moreLivestock Report
HOGS The U.S. national live price average for barrows and gilts was $64.15 July 26. It was 65.30 July 19. U.S. hogs averaged $82.13 on a carcass basis July 26, down from $82.42 July 19. The U.S. pork cutout was $105.17per hundredweight July 26, down from $102.16 July 19. The estimated U.S. weekly slaughter to […] Read more
Police seek help in bison investigation
CALGARY – The RCMP are asking for public assistance after receiving a complaint of a bison bull that had been shot, killed and mutilated in northern Saskatchewan. The animal was found in a pasture in the Rural Municipality of Medstead, which is northeast of North Battleford, said a statement by the RCMP. The complaint was […] Read more
