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Scientists say Beefalo are all beef, no -alo. Breeders disagree

A genome analysis of Beefalo, a bison-cattle crossbreed, reveals little to no bison DNA

A photo of four adult Beefalo and three calves standing in a field.

Beefalo, a hybrid breed prized for its mix of cattle and bison ancestry, may contain little to no bison DNA.

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By Libby Riddle

People will spend $100 to learn about their genetic ancestry. Some pay even more to learn about their dog’s genes. But how many have questioned the genetic ancestry of their steak?

The ancestry of the Beefalo breed is its main selling point.