How Shin 4 and the Shiniyada Line Elevated Wagyu Breeding Table of Contents Who is Shin 4?Shin 4 son of Yatsutani Doi and a paternal brother to the legendary Yasufuku originates from the The Shiniyada 4 lineage originates from Okayama…
Daily Care and Monitoring of Wagyu Cattle Table of Contents Observation and Record-Keeping To ensure the well-being of Wagyu cattle, it is essential to monitor their health daily. Key signs of health deterioration include changes in posture, coat condition, nasal discharge,…
The Globalization of Wagyu Table of Contents Wagyu beef, known for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor, has become a global delicacy. Originally exclusive to Japan, Wagyu has spread to multiple countries, driven by demand from high-end restaurants and…
Comprehensive Wagyu Cattle Farming Knowledge Base Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Wagyu Cattle FarmingHistory and Origins of Wagyu CattleThe term "Wagyu" translates to "Japanese cow" ("Wa" meaning Japanese, and "gyu" meaning cow). Initially introduced to Japan from China and…
Why 2024 was such a challenge for the wagyu cattle farming industry Table of Contents The Wagyu cattle industry, long celebrated for its premium-quality, marbled beef, endured one of its most difficult years in 2024. Already facing a high-cost operating…
The Revival Of A Legend Table of Contents Cloning in the context of livestock can be done in two main ways: fertilized egg cloning and somatic cell cloning. Fertilized egg cloning involves taking a fertilized egg and splitting it to create…
Sandwich Crossbreeding and Five Way Crossbreeding Table of Contents Sandwich Crossbreeding is a method of crossbreeding Japanese Black cattle (Kuroge Washu) proposed by Miyagi Prefecture veterinarian Shoichi Miyashita. This method divides breeding bulls into two categories: volume type, which promotes…
The 16/16 Breeding Analysis and Rotational Breeding Table of Contents The Fullblood Pedigree Analysis using the Japanese 16/16 model is a highly accessible and cost-effective method for grouping Fullblood (FB) Wagyu breeding stock by their prefectural origins. This method assists…
The Science of Marbling in Wagyu Table of Contents Intramuscular fat, or IMF, is the fat that can be seen between different muscle fibers in the same cut. Marbling is when you can see white dots or lines of IMF…
Gene Expression Patterns During Intramuscular Fat Development in Cattle Table of Contents The amount of fat within the muscle of cattle, known as marbling, affects how tasty and tender the meat is. This fat is influenced by genetics, growth, and…
2024 US Beef Imports - Its Impact on United States Producers Table of Contents The United States is recognized as the leading global producer of beef, while concurrently ranking second in terms of beef imports. While primarily focusing on the…
Types of Artificial Insemination Table of Contents When working with reproduction methods in bovine, there are Various methods available for enhancing Wagyu cattle reproduction, including specialized techniques such as artificial insemination (AI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and embryo transfer (ET).Using…
Different Breeds of Wagyu Wagyu cattle originated from native Japanese breeds, which have evolved by adapting to Japan's unique climate and environment. Since the modern beef-eating culture started to flourish in Japan in the 1860s, Wagyu has been improved to…
Linebreeding And Inbreeding Coefficients Of Wagyu Cattle Table of Contents "The difference between linebreeding and inbreeding is that linebreeding was a success and inbreeding was not."Inbreeding is a population genetic parameter that is crucially important in cattle breeding. It happens…
The Importance of Wagyu Cattle Feed Efficiency Table of Contents Feeding cattle, which can make up to three-quarters of the total direct costs (Nielsen et al. 2013), is one of the most important economic factors that affects how profitable a…
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