How Wagyu Cattle Can Help Your Herd

When it comes to building a herd it can be tough. From the long hours of feeding, watering, and checking on your cattle to navigating the market for meat prices, having a herd that can make you the most money can be exhausting. Not to mention, the cost of veterinary care and unforeseen weather events. However, what if there was a way to build your herd to be more desirable? What if you could breed superior cattle? Think it’s too good to be true? Then you need to know about Wagyu cattle. Here are 3 ways Wagyu cattle can help you develop a better herd.

1. Healthier breed of cattle
2. Finer cuts of beef
3. Little competition

Healthier breed of cattle

When it comes to breeding cattle that is easier to maintain and care for, you can’t go wrong with Wagyu cattle. The Wagyu breed tends to be more docile. Furthermore, Wagyu cattle also appear to adapt to different climates easier. However, that is only achievable with the proper care and feeding requirements. Additionally, Wagyu cattle are generally considered to be healthier than any of your standard breeds of cattle, even when raised in the same conditions. Wagyu Cattle are also considered more fertile, resilient, and easier to handle than other breeds.

Finer cuts of beef

Wagyu cattle are world-renowned for their flavor and fine cuts. According to the American Wagyu Association, this is due to the tenderness of the high “marbling” present in the meat. What is “marbling” though? Marbling is the unsaturated intramuscular fat that you see as white specks with the meat. The higher the marbling, the more likely the steak is going to taste better. For example, when you cook a steak, that fat contained within the meat begins to melt around the fibers of the meat keeping them juicy and tasty. 

Wagyu is different from the other cuts of beef because it contains such a high level of marbling that the meat often tastes “buttery” and rich in flavor. The control of Wagyu cattle in America and around the world is highly regulated due to Japan recognizing the Wagyu cattle as a national treasure in the late 1990s and banned the exportation of Wagyu cattle ever since. Due to this, there are only a few thousand Wagyu left in the United States. 

Because this beef is so highly sought after, a rancher can make more money off a registered  Wagyu cow, than they could almost any other brand of cattle. If you are looking to make the most profit from your hard work, then you should definitely consider introducing Wagyu into your herd from a reputable seed stock operation.

Little competition 

Because Wagyu cattle are so rare and expensive, the market is primed for those wanting to make the investment. American Wagyu is heavily regulated, and providers must adhere to strict guidelines for registering cattle, treatment, insemination, and other practices related to cattle. When you pair up with the right provider, you can capitalize on the market. Essentially, there is a high demand for a product that doesn’t have much supply. Separate your herd from the rest, and don’t leave money waiting on the table!

Are you considering introducing Wagyu into your herd? Are you looking for premium Wagyu seed stock certified by the American Wagyu Association? At DL Texas Ranch, we can do that and so much more. Contact us today or check out more about our services here.