The Bison Insider Minnesota Bison Association

Keeping bison healthy is the goal of every farmers & rancher. Today, we learn about herd health tips from Dr. Roy Lewis, DVM. We also get a recap of the International Bison Health Symposium & an NBA update from Jim Matheson. Jud Seaman also breaks down the positive movement in the latest USDA meat report.

There are thriving businesses who take bison bi-products and turn them into popular consumer goods. On episode 43, we speak with two businesses about the value they add to the bison industry. First, Ron Miskin of the Buffalo Wool Company discusses turning bison fiber into socks. Bill Keitel of the Buffalo Billfold Company then joins talk about a career working with bison leather. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services also breaks down the latest USDA meat report. 

On this episode, we explore two different approaches at raising bison. First, we dive into farm profitability with Bruce Friedel of Iron River Elk & Bison. We then speak with Stuart Schrag of the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks about their conservation herds. We also get a breakdown of the latest USDA meat report with Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services.

The calendar has flipped to April and early season calves are hitting the ground. Karen Conley of the National Bison Association joins the podcast to discuss a climate smart agriculture grant opportunity for ranchers. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services analyzes the latest USDA bison meat report. We'll also hear about the latest breeding stock sales in Canada with Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group. 

The Bison Insider hits the road and travels across the heart of America. Episode 40 features John Roller of Back 40 Bison in Dadeville, Missouri. John tells his story of how he got started and how he helps others do the same today. Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services also joins the program to discuss the latest USDA meat report and live animal sales in the U.S. 

Back from trip to Denver for the National Bison Association's winter conference and Gold Trophy Show and Sale, we'll get a breakdown of live animal sale results from Jud Seaman of Quality Auction Services and Brennin Jack of the Jack Auction Group. We'll also learn the benefits of performing necropsies from veterinarian Steve Baldwin.