Bison in your future? Update

Several blog posts back I had one entitled "Bison in your future?" It talked about the nutritional aspects of Bison and mentioned a new text book on Bison production. The following information suggests that Bison meat demand will soon pass the supply. Give it a read and check out more info from the Bison web site.

BISON INDUSTRY STRUGGLES TO MEET MARKET DEMANDS

Five years ago, bison meat was considered a specialty item. Now diners can order it any day of the week. Bison buffs say the meat’s lean quality and the bison burger have helped popularized the meat, along with a better understanding of how to cook it.

Montana Bison Association vice president Dot Gallager raises about thirty head of bison at the Shane Creek Ranch. She reported to the Associated Press that bison ranchers are “running out of animals” and are at risk of losing their market if they can’t meet the demands for their products. Ranchers have responded to this problem by convincing more people to start raising bison as well as growing their own herds in hopes of growing the industry along with the demand. The National Bison Association welcomes those interested in raising bison to visit their website at http://www.bisoncentral.com/.