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 Korea, Wagyu cattle were primarily used…

Fukusakae: One of the highest marbling bulls in Japan Table of Contents * Note: This is not a direct translation of Kenichi Ono's "Top 100 Famous Beef of Japan [Revised Edition]" but a summary that was written using it as…

Yasufuku 165-9: The Best Breeding Bull In Japan's History Table of Contents * Note: This is not a direct translation of Kenichi Ono's "Top 100 Famous Beef of Japan [Revised Edition]" but a summary that was written using it as…

Kitaguni 7: An Essential Breeding Line In Japan Table of Contents * Note: This is not a direct translation of Kenichi Ono's "Top 100 Famous Beef of Japan [Revised Edition]" but a summary that was written using it as a…

Breeding Tips for the Monjiro Lineage by Kenichi Ono Table of Contents * Note: This is not a direct translation of Kenichi Ono's "Top 100 Famous Beef of Japan [Revised Edition]" but a summary that was written using it as…

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…

Kiyofuku: The No. 1 Famous Breeding Wagyu of Miyazaki Prefecture Table of Contents * Note: This is not a direct translation of Kenichi Ono's "Top 100 Famous Beef of Japan [Revised Edition]" but a summary that was written using it…

Breeding Tips for the Shigeshigenami Lineage by Kenichi Ono Table of Contents Shigeshigenami, born on April 15, 1972, in Hyogo Prefecture, is one of the most influential Wagyu sires in Japan. Sired by Mokimbo and out of Shigemitsu, Shigeshigenami was…

Breeding Tips for the Dai 7 Itozakura Lineage by Kenichi Ono Table of Contents When breeding foundation animals like Itohana 2, Itomichi 1/2, Itoshigefuji TF147, Itozurudoi TF151, and Kikuhana, it’s essential to capitalize on their unique traits while addressing any…