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| General
Bison ( AKA "Buffalo" or
American Bison ) can be used to diversify an investment portfolio or can
be owned to enjoy their majestic beauty and to help preserve an American
heritage. The animal is owned by you and pastured at S. B. Farms, Inc.,
located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, approximately one and one half
hours southeast of Washington D. C. or Baltimore, MD. |
Bison Background The Bison has existed relatively unchanged for thousands of years and is the largest terrestrial animal in North America today. With the exception of humans, the Bison has no natural enemies yet our ancestors almost sent this majestic animal into extinction during the 1880's 1890's. It is estimated, only about 800 Bison out of the 60 to 70 MILLION that roamed the United States, survived this slaughter. Bison today number close to 250,000. |
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Bison meat tastes like the best beef you've ever |
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eaten, yet is higher in protein and lower in fat and cholesterol than beef, chicken, turkey, and fish. Bison is a natural product, raised without hormones, growth stimulants, or antibiotics. Demand has exceeded supply for this decade and is forecasted to continue. In the United States today, ONE day's beef consumption exceeds the current ANNUAL Bison meat supply. Bison bulls and below average females are used in the meat market. |
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Heifer ( females ) calves and cows (females) |
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that are considered average or above, as related to body conformation, are currently sold for breeding stock. From 1994 to 1999, this market has been expanding in numbers and price at an annual rate of 20%. Bison herd bulls are replaced every three to five years by many producers so that inbreeding problems do not develop. Therefore, a breeding (herd) bull market exists, but only for the best animals. |
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Bison by products include: bleached skulls, |
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mounted heads, finished ( hair on ) robes, leather, horns, bones for painting or carving into jewelry. A very good market exists within the arts & crafts world and in the Native American & Western décor channels. |
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Estimated Return on Investment |
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| Low |
6-8% |
Bull calves, bulls, or below average females sold for the meat market. |
| Medium |
9-20% |
Average heifer or bull calf sold for breeding stock. |
| High |
21+% |
Better heifer or bull calf sold for breeding stock. |
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Disease, injury and temporary/permanent infertility can occur resulting in reduced or lost return on investment. |
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Show quality (superior) Bison will result in returns of 100+%. |
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The above returns do not include any annual appreciation of the original purchased animal. |
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Prices and returns based on past performance. Buyer must be aware of changing markets and conditions. |
Fees and Expenses Boarding Fees- includes all costs for feed, pasture, winter, hay, sire services, on-ranch handling. |
| $45.00 per month | Weaned heifer (female) or bull (male) calf less than one year old. |
| $50.00 per month | Heifer (female) or bull (male) calf more than one year old but less than two years old. |
| $60.00 per month | Breeding age heifer (female, two years old) cow, or cow/calf pair. |
All other expenses such as de-horning, worming vaccination, transportation, and marketing are extra. |
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| Initial Investment
Purchases from S. B. Farms, Inc. herd: |
| $1800.00 to $2400.00 | Weaned, average to better, heifer (female) calf. |
| $2400.00 to $3000.00 | Weaned, superior, heifer (female) calf. |
| $600.00 to $1000.00 | Weaned, average to better, bull (male) calf. |
| $1500.00 to $3000.00 | Weaned, superior, bull (male) calf. |
