Interesting Facts About Bison

Interesting Facts About Bison Meat

  • Bison meat has 30% less shrinkage because of lower fat content.
  • Bison meat is never injected with water to raise the weight. (This practice is why most beef comes packaged with a "diaper" pad to absorb the water drainage!)
  • Bison is one of only two species known NOT to get CANCER.
  • Bison live 3 to 4 times longer than cattle. This longevity is believed to be passed on to those who consume the meat. Native Americans who consumed bison commonly lived over 100 years!
  • Bison have superior immune systems. Some believe this too is passed on to those who consume the meat. Many claim to have stronger immune systems when consuming bison regularly.
  • Bison is the REAL AMERICAN RED MEAT. Bison are Indigenous to America as beef cattle are not.


Bison Nutritional Information