Bison (Siemering)

Bison (Siemering) refers to a specific race or breed of European bison (also known as wisent) selectively bred by Erhard Siemering in Germany during the early to mid-20th century. Siemering's breeding program aimed to re-establish the wisent population, which had dwindled to near extinction.

Siemering sought to improve the resilience and adaptability of the wisent through careful breeding. His line of bison were bred based on specific traits such as robust health and adaptability to various climates. The breeding program was conducted on the grounds of his estate, often referred to as the Siemering Estate.

The Siemering wisent, while sharing the genetic heritage of the broader wisent population, are distinct due to the specific characteristics emphasized during their breeding. Their lineage is an important element in the larger effort to conserve and expand the wisent population in Europe. The genetic contribution of Siemering's bison continues to be tracked and considered in modern wisent breeding programs. Information on this strain, along with other wisent lines, is generally maintained within the European Wisent Pedigree Book.