National Buffalo Association Publication Archives

Vol 13, No.3, May – June, 1985

Doc Ken’s Korner – Neonatal Scours
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.3, May – June, 1985.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses reovirus and corona virus scours in bison calves.

Questions and Answers – On Feeding Buffalo
Anonymous, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.3, May – June, 1985.

A Q & A article about feeding bison. The info may or may not be useful depending on where you live and what feed is available.

Vol 13, No.2, March – April, 1985

Doc Ken’s Korner – Poisonous Plants
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.2, March – April, 1985.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses plants that are poisonous to bison.

From Atop The Corral Fence
Jim Hartmann, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.2, March – April, 1985.

A very good article about equipment and handling bison.

Breeding For Maximum Profits
an exerpt from Buffalo Management & Marketing, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.2, March – April, 1985.

An article with some advice about breeding bison.

Vol 12, No.5, September-October, 1984

Doc Ken’s Korner – Tuberculosis
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 12, No.5, September-October, 1984.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses tuberculosis in bison.

One Very Sad Tale
Donald A. Long, Buffalo!, Vol 12, No.5, September-October, 1984.

This article should be titled “Why NOT to Use Immobilizing Doses of Sedative Drugs When Transporting Animals” and is a good lesson about transporting bison. But, these were the early days, weren’t they?

Vol 14, No.1, January – February, 1986

Doc Ken’s Korner – Paratuberculosis or Johne’s Disease
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.1, January – February, 1986.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses Mycobacterium paratuberculosis infection or Johne’s Disease in bison. There are more modern diagnostic tests than what Dr Ken writes about here, but they still don’t work well on the individual animal!

Parsites and Ivomec / Time to Treat Inhibited Ostertagia
Editorial, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.1, January – February, 1986.

A short discussion about treating parasites.

Vol 14, No.2, March – April, 1986

Doc Ken’s Korner – Weaning
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.2, March – April, 1986.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses weaning bison calves.

“Hevy” Fences
excerpted from “Why They Call Him The Buffalo Doctor” by Jean Cummings
Buffalo!, Vol 143, No.2, March – April, 1986.

A humourous look at bison ranching. This book is now out of print. Last I checked on Amazon.com there were 2 used copies on offer.

Vol 14, No.3, May – June, 1986

Doc Ken’s Korner – Feeding Trial Results
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.3, May – June, 1986.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses weight gains observed in bison being used as controls in a TB experiment. The Doc has some interesting comments on the potential of bison to gain on good quality feed.

Prairie Cashmere – Buffalo Fur
Diane Grant, originally published in the Rapid City Journal
Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.3, May – June, 1986.

There aren’t many articles about bison fiber these days so I included this news item.

Vol 14, No.5, September-October, 1986

Beligerent
James H. Shaw, reprinted from Animal Kingdom Magazine
Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.5, September-October, 1986.

This is a very engaging story about a wildlife ecologist’s encounters with bison and the lessons he learned (sometimes the hard way) about bison behaviour.

High-Tensile Wirw Fencing
Editorial, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.5, September-October, 1986.

A short note about the early use of high tensile strength fencing techniques for bison.

Vol 14, No.6, November – December, 1986

Doc Ken’s Korner – Creep Feeding Calves
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 14, No.6, November – December, 1986.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses creep feeding for bison calves.

Vol 15, No.2, March – April, 1987

Doc Ken’s Korner – Mineral Supplementation
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 15, No.2, March – April, 1987.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses mineral supplementation in bison. Contains an interesting comment about phosporous.

Vol 15, No.3, May – June, 1987

Disease Control Guide – Clostridial Diseases
from The Drover’s Journal, Cattle Disease Control Guide
Buffalo!, Vol 15, No.3, May – June, 1987.

All about disease caused by Clostridial bacteria, with a list of vaccines, antitoxins and antimicrobials used in cattle. By the way, none of these are licensed for use in bison!

Vol 15, No.4, July – August, 1987

Doc Ken’s Korner – Buffalo Bulls Part 1 – Inbreeding
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 15, No.4, July – August, 1987.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses the consequences of inbreeding in bison and cautions against buying bulls from unfamiliar herds.

Vol 15, No.6, November – December, 1987

Doc Ken’s Korner – Buffalo Bulls Part2 –
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 15, No.6, November – December, 1987.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses semen testing in bison.

Disease Control Guide – Leptospirosis
from The Drover’s Journal, Cattle Disease Control Guide
Buffalo!, Vol 15, No.6, November – December, 1987.

All about disease caused by Leptospire bacteria, with a list of vaccines, and antimicrobials used in cattle. By the way, none of these are licensed for use in bison!

Vol 16, No.1, January-February, 1988

Stress Trigers Coccidiosis, Robs Cattlemen of Profits
David Bechtol and Tim Jordan, from The Drover’s Journal,
Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.1, January-February, 1988.

This short article  briefly discusses coccidiosis and stress.

Vol 16, No.2, March – April, 1988

Ranch Reviews – Table Mountain Ranch, Wyoming
Dave and May Raynolds, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.2, March – April, 1988.

This article is the first in a series intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

Vol 16, No.4, July – September, 1988

Buffalo Beliefs and Behaviours
Mary Duvall, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.4, July – September, 1988.

An article about various aspects of bison behaviour and management based on research of available literature and visits with bison producers.

Introduction to the Bison
Editorial, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.4, July – September, 1988.

Ever wonder how to tell a Plains from a Wood bison from a Wisent (European bison)? Here is a chart listing the anatomical differences.

Ranch Reviews – Lee Buffalo Farms
Particia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.4, july – September, 1988.

This article is the third in a series intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

Vol 16, No.5, October – December, 1988

Bringing Up Baby – Part 1
Patricia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.5, October – December, 1988.

An article documenting the feeding and weaning of a bison calf.

Ranch Reviews – Durham Ranches Inc.
Anonymous, Buffalo!, Vol 16, No.5, October – December, 1988.

This article another in a series profiling bison ranches and is intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

Vol 17, No.1, January – March, 1989

Bringing Up Baby – Part 2
Patricia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.1, January – March, 1989.

An article documenting the feeding and weaning of a bison calf.

Ranch Reviews – Thistlewood Farm, Virginia
Ray and Roma Dawson, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.1, January – March, 1989.

This article another in a series profiling bison ranches and is intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

A Bull Fight With A Buffalo
Anonymous, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.1, January – March, 1989.

A hilarious account of an attempt to hold a Spanish-style bull fight with a bison bull.

Vol 17, No.2, April – June, 1989

Ranch Reviews – Beaver Valley Ranch, Washington
Roy and JoLynne Rohde, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.2, April – June, 1989.

This article another in a series profiling bison ranches and is intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

Antelope Island Bison Studies
John F. Kimball Jr. and Michael L. Wolfe, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.2, April – June, 1989.

A description of various physical measurements taken from the Antelope Island Bison Herd, including some good information about aging bison using tooth wear patterns.

Vol 17, No.3, July – September, 1989

Weaning and Creep Feeding Buffalo calves
Kim Dowling, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.3, July – September, 1989.

This short article briefly discusses weaning and creep feeding bison calves.

Ranch Reviews – Shepherd Farms, Missouri
Jerrell and Eveyln Shepherd, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.3, July – September, 1989.

This article another in a series profiling bison ranches and is intended to illustrate mistakes and lessons learned by established bison producers. Producers take note!

Cleaning the Buffalo Skull
Boots Delano, Buffalo!, Vol 17, No.3, July – September, 1989.

Boots gives some tips on cleaning and preparing bison skulls for artwork.

Vol 18, No.1, January – March, 1990

Calf Scours
Dr. Margaret S. Kipps, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.1, January – March, 1990.

This short veterinary article briefly discusses calf scours in bison.

Buffalo Language and Behaviour
Patricia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.1, January – March, 1990.

A good look at bison behaviour from an experienced producer.

Vol 18, No.2, April – June, 1990

Warnings and Challenges
Patricia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.2, April – June, 1990.

A good look at bison behaviour from an experienced producer.

Leptospirosis
Dr. Margaret S. Kipps, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.2, April – June, 1990.

This short veterinary article briefly discusses leptospirosis in bison.

Wood Bison (Bison bison athabascae)
Source Conservation Comment No 25, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.2, April – June, 1990.

A good information article about this subspecies of bison.

High Tensile Fencing
Patricia F Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.2, April – June, 1990.

An information article about the use of high tensile wire for fencing bison pastures.

Vol 18, No.3, July – September, 1990

Breeding Stock Selection
Patricia F. Lee, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.3, July – September, 1990.

Some suggestions about the selection of breeding stock.

Transporting Buffalo
Larry Butterfield Sr., Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.3, July – September, 1990.

Tips on hauling bison by truck.

Parasites
Dr. Margaret S. Kipps, Buffalo!, Vol 18, No.3, July – September, 1990.

This short veterinary article briefly discusses parasites and treatments in bison.

Vol 13, No.6, November – December, 1985

The Buffalo’s Revenge
Patrick Owens, reprinted from The San Francisco Examiner,
Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.6, November – December, 1985.

A great piece about stupid people interacting with bison. Ouch!

Studying The Behaviour of The American Buffalo
Viktor Reinhart DVM, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.6, November – December, 1985.

Some observations about bison interaction with each other and humans.

Vol 13, No.5, September – October, 1985

From Atop The Corral Fence – Handling Facilities
Jim Hartmann, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.5, September – October, 1985.

A very good article about facilities designed to handle bison.

We Manage 88 Sections and 3,000 Head of Buffalo
Jack Errington, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.5, September – October, 1985.

Extensive bison ranching in the 1980’s – How they did it back then!

Vol 13, No.1, September-October, 1985

Doc Ken’s Korner – Leptospirosis
Dr. Ken Throlson, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.1, September-October, 1985.

This short article by the original “buffalo vet” briefly discusses leptospirosis in bison.

Opportunities in Managing Closed Herds
Dave Reynolds, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.1, September-October, 1985.

A brief look at the pros and cons for maintaining a closed bison herd.

Vol 13, No.4, July – August, 1985

From Atop The Corral Fence – Equipment
Jim Hartmann, Buffalo!, Vol 13, No.4, July – August, 1985.

A very good article about chutes and alleys designed for bison.