Supporters cite the beefalo's hardiness, ease of breeding and the leaner, protein-rich healthier meat, but others say the costly crossbreed weakens the genetic line of the bison.

In the early 1970s, beefalo -- crosses of bison and beef cattle -- was marketed commercially in the United States.

The beefalo — a cross between a bison and domestic cattle — eluded its handlers on Aug. 3, while being loaded off a truck at a meat processing business in Plymouth.

“Beefalo” comes from a cross between cattle and bison. It has more protein than conventional beef and fewer calories. Here’s Bob’s Diner in Vermont’s burger.

A beefalo that famously escaped from a slaughterhouse in Connecticut has been adopted.

The bull’s story evoked memories of Buddy the beefalo, a bison hybrid who roamed the woods in central Connecticut for months in 2020 and 2021 after escaping on the way to the slaughterhouse.

The bull’s story evoked memories of Buddy the beefalo, a bison hybrid who roamed the woods in central Connecticut for months in 2020 and 2021 after escaping on the way to the slaughterhouse.