In 1985, Beefalo was approved for public sale by the USDA under the stamp “Beefalo Beef”. As a result, producers can market a product lower in fat and cholesterol-and consumers can be confident in their Beefalo purchase.

The American Beefalo Association maintains the official registry for “Beefalo Beef” as allowed by the USDA’s exclusive marketing program. All animals in the Meat Registry must be at least one-half (1/2) Beefalo (17% bison) and not more than full-blood Beefalo (37.5% bison). In accordance with the USDA guidelines, all animals being sold as Beefalo must be registered in the ABA Meat Registry.