Wagyu (Japanese: 和牛, Hepburn: wagyū, lit. 'Japanese cattle') is the collective name for the four principal Japanese breeds of beef cattle. All wagyū cattle originate from early twentieth-century cross-breeding between native Japanese cattle and imported stock, mostly from Europe. [1]: 5.

Wagyu - a Japanese beef cattle breed – derived from native Asian cattle. 'Wagyu' refers to all Japanese beef cattle, where 'Wa' means Japanese and 'gyu' means cow. Wagyu were originally draft animals used in agriculture, and were selected for their physical endurance.

Wagyu cattle are prized for the amazing quality of well-marbled melt in your mouth beef and although quite expensive is causing quite a stir in the beef marketplace. Health Issues? Good Starter Cattle? Where to buy them? Child Friendly? There are …

2023年11月6日 · While we're on the topic, the term Wagyu itself refers to all Japanese beef cattle, with Wa meaning Japanese, while gyu means cow. Further to discussions about breeds and brands, there are...

Wagyu cattle are genetically predisposed to develop intense marbling—those fine streaks of fat within the muscle that melt into rich, buttery flavor. Thanks to this superior marbling, Wagyu beef is more likely to achieve the highest USDA quality …

2024年12月18日 · The term "wagyu" literally means “Japanese cow,” referring to specific breeds of cattle raised under carefully controlled conditions in Japan. Unlike regular beef, wagyu is highly prized for its exceptional marbling—the fine web of intramuscular fat—that enhances both flavor and …

2022年9月29日 · Wagyu cattle are unusually healthy cattle and readily adapt to a wide range of climatic conditions. Lower birth weights allow greatest calving ease. 30-40 kg are a representative range of weights for Wagyu calves.

2025年3月26日 · Thus, crossbred wagyu came to be. Crossbred wagyu is the offspring of a full-blood wagyu cow and a non-Japanese cow bred for beef production. Especially in the case of American wagyu beef farms, Angus cows are a popular choice. You can tell the percentage of wagyu genetics by the F score. F4 is the closest to purebred at 93.75% and above.

2024年11月13日 · Wagyu cows are raised completely different than most cattle. It all begins with careful selection and feeding. The borderline passionate Wagyu masters put the most extraordinary efforts ever made by any cattle breeder.

In 2017, one cattle from Kagoshima took 3rd prize at the “Wagyu Olympics” in Japan. Intensely satisfying in small portions, one must taste this beef to really speak to the mouthwatering, buttery flavor with extreme tenderness and smooth texture. …