Paleo Approved - Bison
The Paleo Approved Certification Program certifies Farms and Ranches that meet requirements for species-appropriate diet, and environmentally beneficial husbandry practices. Differing from other Paleo Certifications, Paleo Approved Standards vary by species.
Applied Standards
Feed of livestock may not include corn, cereal grains, milk replacers containing antibiotics or growth hormones, non-protein sources of nitrogen, antibiotics, hormones."Grassfed Bison, also called Pasture-Raised Bison, Pasture-Grown or Grass-Finished bison. Bison are raised and finished on pesticide-free, synthetic fertilizer-free pasture and hay, without ingesting grain of any type". "All livestock in the Paleo Approved Program must be fed grass and forage (post-weaning) for the entirety of its life. For the duration of the animal’s life, only grasses and forage may be consumed, with the exception of milk consumed prior to weaning. Animals in the program must maintain a diet of forage, which consists of grasses, forbs, browse, or crops still in the vegetative state. Animals must never be fed grain of any type, and are required to have continuous access to pasture."Farmers must comply with any local, state, and federal requirements for bison production. Paleo Approved Program Requirements do not preclude the Veterinary Practices Act of their State". All bison products must be free-range, antibiotic free, and hormone free. "All Shipping, Management of Slaughter Facilities, and Processing Guidelines must coincide with aforementioned Paleo Approved requirements. Paleo Approved Requirements must not be compromised during transportation, or by slaughterhouse management or employees. "