Bison

Le Québécois calves are fed a natural diet and are free of sub-therapeutic antibiotics and artificial hormones. Strict regulations are followed... to maintain responsible ecological practices regarding livestock husbandry, soil and water management, waste management, and the elimination of chemical and mineral surpluses. Le Québécois farmers adhere to stringent government regulations that prevent animal waste from contaminating ground water or the local ecosystem.

Most Bison ranchers are also noted as being environmental stewards – sustainable farming being of paramount importance to them. As a result, eating Bison has become another way for people to “go green.” It is becoming a frequent substitute for beef at the dinner table and at fine restaurants. “It seems Bison has the ability to put on its jeans and be as casual as a burger at the corner pub," reports Dave Carter, executive director of the National Bison Association (NBA), "and it also can be served at black tie affairs at very high end restaurants and diplomatic dinner parties.”

Generally small framed and have lower growth rates, but the meat quality, in regards to marbling grade and tenderness, is excellent.