beefalo

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hardy breed of cattle resulting from crossing domestic cattle with the American buffalo; yields leaner beef than conventional breeds

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Beefalo has significantly less calories, fat, and cholesterol, than beef cattle, chicken, and cod. Source: Internet

Beefalo are primarily cattle in genetics and appearance, with the breed association defining a full Beefalo as one with three-eighths (37.5%) bison genetics, while animals with higher percentages of bison genetics are called "bison hybrids". Source: Internet

Nutrition characteristics A United States Department of Agriculture study found Beefalo meat, like bison meat, to be lower in fat and cholesterol than standard beef cattle. Source: Internet

They also state that Beefalo meat contains 4 to 6% more protein and is more tender, flavorful, and nutritious than a standard steer. Source: Internet

Soon after, Cory Skowronek of California formed the World Beefalo Association and began marketing the hybrids as a new breed. Source: Internet

The new name, Beefalo, was meant to separate this hybrid from the problems associated with the old cattalo hybrids. Source: Internet

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