Producer's Handbook:
AMERICAN BISON
Informational Bibliography
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Bailey, James. "The Future of American Plains Bison: Domesticated or Wild?" Center for Biological Diversity.
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BPA. "Bison Marketing." Bison Producers of Alberta. Qualia Design, 2013. Web. 7 Dec. 2014.
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Canadian Geographic. "Bison Facts Sheet." Canadian Geographic: Kids. Canadian Geographic Society, 2014.
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Haigh, J. C., MRCVS. "Handling Bison." Game Farming Practice (1988): 1-5.USASK. University of Saskatchewan,
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Hansen, Ray. "Bison Profile." Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. Ed. Malinda Geisler. AgMRC, 2012. Web. 6
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Haugen, Arnold A. "Reproduction in the Plains Bison." Bison Producers of Alberta. Qualia Designs, 2003. Web.
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Hui, Poh Y., Crystal Sia, Cassie Yang, and Kristine Chong. "The Circulatory System." MOOMOO DAIRIES. Blogger, 2011. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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IBMP. "Adaptive Management." Interagency Bison Management Plan. Forward, 2010. Web. 23 Sept. 2014.
Klappenbach, Laura. "American Bison - Bison Bison - The Animal Encyclopedia." About Education. About.com,
n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014. <http://animals.about.com/od/hoofedmammals/p/americanbison.htm>.
Kohler, Judith. "6 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Bison." National Wildlife Federation. Wildlife
Promise, 29 Feb. 2012. Web. 15 Dec. 2014.
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Lamb, Annette, and Larry Johnson. "American Bison." NatureScapes. Yellowstone National Park, July 1999.
Web. 8 Dec. 2014. <http://eduscapes.com/nature/bison/kids.htm>.
Lanier, Jennifer L. "Handling Bison." Bison Producers of Alberta. Colorado State University: Department of
Animal Sciences, 2000. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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handling/handling-bison>.
Lanier, Jennifer L. "The Calming of American Bison (Bison Bison) During Routine Handling." Department of
Animal Sciences. Colorado State University, n.d. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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Livestock Committee. "Guidance for Assessing Animal Welfare on Organic Bison Operations." National
Organic Standards Board. NOSB, 28 Mar. 2012. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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McCorkell, Robert, Katherine Wynne-Edwards, Jason Galbraith, Al Schaefer, Nigel Caulkett, Soren Boysen, Ed
Pajor, and UCVM Class of 2012. "Transport versus On-farm Slaughter of Bison." NCBI: PMC. US
National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, Aug. 2013. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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Montana, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. "Bison Conservation and Management."Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
Mt.gov, 2014. Web. 6 Dec. 2014. <http://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/management/bison/>.
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. "Future for Bison in Montana." Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks :: Future for
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Nature Works. "American Bison - Bison Bison." Nature Works. Nhptv.org, 2011. Web. 15 Nov. 2014.
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Newell, Toni L., and Anna B. Sorin. "Bison Bison (American Bison)." Animal Diversity Web. University of
Michigan: Museum of Zoology, 1 June 2003. Web. 19 Sept. 2014.
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NFACC. "Bison." National Farm Animal Care Council. NFACC, 2001. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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NorthStar Bison. "Animal Welfare: Approved Audit." NorthStar Bison. Herkimer, LLC, 29 Aug. 2013. Web. 5 Dec.
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Penn State. "Bison Production - Ag Alternatives." Ag Alternatives (Penn State Extension). Penn State: College
of Agricultural Sciences, 2014. Web. 23 Nov. 2014.
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production>.
Smith, P. A. "American Bison Facts | Buffalo." Animal Fact Guide. Brown Bear Creative, 24 Aug. 2014. Web. 5
Dec. 2014. <http://www.animalfactguide.com/animal-facts/american-bison/>.
Sustainable Food News. "Temple Grandin Improves Animal Welfare Standards for Beef, Bison." Sustainable
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17June2011.pdf>.
ThunderHeart. "Animal Welfare Approved." ThunderHeart. Thunderheart Ranch, Apr. 2009. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
<http://www.thunderheartbison.com/back-ranch/animal-welfare-approved>.
United States. National Park Service. "Bison Management." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the
Interior, 15 Dec. 2014. Web. 5 Dec. 2014.
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United States. National Park Service. "Bison Management." National Parks Service. U.S. Department of the
Interior, 2014. Web. 5 Dec. 2014. <http://www.nps.gov/yell/naturescience/bisonmgnt.htm>.
USU. "Social Organization and Habitat Selection in Bison." Extension. Utah State University, 2014. Web. 7 Dec. 2014. <https://extension.usu.edu/behave/htm/past-projects/bison>.