Research and Publications
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Through research conducted by industry specialist, the following reports have been established. All reports below are in PDF format.
Bison Research
Bison Research Project: Examining Causes of Death in Albert Herds (2012)
Mycobacterium Avium (2011)
Nutrient Composition for Retail Cuts of Bison
Determination of Carcass Characteristics of Finished Bison Heifers
Forage Diets Produce Healthier Meats
Bison Marketing & Economics
Expected Meat Yield from Bison Bull Carcass
Bison Nutrition & Health & Production
Bison Pasture Management (2011)
The Importance of a Forage Feed Analysis
Selecting the RIght Heifers (2011)
MCF: What You Need to Know (2010)
Coping with Poor Quality Forages (2010)
New Scoop on Poop in Bison
Grass Finishing Bison (2009)
Feeding Systems (2009)
Copper Balance in Bison - Are Your Bison Getting Enough? (2006)
Science and Nutrition: New Ideas in Bison Nutrition (2006)
Feeding Bison Cows (2005)
Beef Cattle Rules of Thumb: Does it Apply to Bison? (2005)
Bison Behavioral Management and Handling Facility Design (2005)
Fencing guidelines for Bison on Alberta Public Land
For more online bison resources, click HERE
You can also contact industry specialist.
Ray Salmon
Business Development Specialist- Bison
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Ph: 204-945-2223
Fax: 204-945-4327
E:Mail: rsalmon@gov.mb.ca
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Murray Feist
Rumiant Nutritionist
Agricluture Knowledge Centre
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food
Ph: 1-866-457-2377
E:Mail: mfeist@agr.gov.sk.ca |
Larissa Helbig, M.Sc., A.Ag.
M.Sc., P.Ag
Elk/Bison Industry Development Officer
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Ph: 780-980-4200
E:Mail:Larissa.Helbig@gov.ab.ca |
Jayson Galbraith, M.Sc., P.Ag
Elk/Bison Specialist
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Ph: 780-980-7587
E:Mail: Jayson.Galbraith@gov.ab.ca |
Dr. Murray Woodbury DVM, Msc
Specialized Livestock Health and Production
Western College of Veterinary Medicine
Ph: 306-966-7170
Fax: 306-966-7159
E:Mail: woodbury@usask.ca
Web: usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/specialstock |
Dr. Marshall Patterson DVM
Kirkwall Moor Consulting
Moose Jaw, SK
Ph: 306-694-1759
E:Mail: mlpdvm@sasktel.net |
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