Wagyu Genetic Inventory
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Sires
Full-Blood Donors
The population of Full-Blood Wagyu in the United States is considered limited, totaling fewer than 5,000 cattle. The importance of Full-Blood Wagyu is centered on maintaining the purity of ancient lineages, which are cause for the delicate umami flavor and outstanding quality of meat. In order to be certified Full-Blood Wagyu, the pedigree must be comprised 100% of ancient Japanese lineages, with no evidence of crossbreeding.
M6 MS L10 Okutani 094H (459)
AmWA Registration Number: FB60906
AusWA Registration Number: M6RFR094H
Sire: FB45043 Mayura L0010
Dam: FB28450 M6 MS Michiyoshi 613D
M6 MS L10 Okutani 094H is a direct daughter of the super-sire, Mayura L0010 - one of the top bulls in the world, as well as one of the original bulls to combine both size and marbling. Mayura L0010 is the son of one of the highest accuracy sires available, Mayura Itoshigenami JNR, also known as the “King of Australian Wagyu Sires” or the ultimate proven carcass sire. This female’s pedigree is stacked with outstanding genetics from top to bottom including TF 151 Itozuru Doi, Michiyoshi, KR Front Line 115, World K’s Suzutani, World K’s Michifuku, World K’s Kitaguni JR, JVP Fukutsuru-068, World K’s Takazakura, TF Kikuhana, TF Itomichi ½, as well as World K’s Sanjirou and TF 148 Itoshigenami mentioned twice. This female’s dam is an own daughter of Michiyoshi, a former #1 Top Marbling sire that is free of any genetic disorders. Michiyoshi is one of the few High Accuracy Elite Marbling sires who is also positive for growth traits. KR Front Line 115 is another sire in this female’s pedigree that is known for delivering remarkable carcass quality traits without sacrificing growth. As such, M6 MS L10 Okutani 094H is an elite female that showcases stellar growth, maternal, calving ease, carcass weight, retail yield, marble score, and marble fineness, giving her unbelievable indexes and making her one of our leading donors.
M6 MS L10 Chisahime 0112H (460)
AmWA Registration Number: FB60922
AusWA Registration Number: M6RFR0112H
Sire: FB45043 Mayura L0010
Dam: FB39985 M6 MS Michiyoshi 866F
Another own daughter of Mayura L0010 and a pedigree that is loaded with well-balanced foundation genetics, M6 MS L10 Chisahime 0112H has it all. This female is out of our excellent donor cow, M6 MS Michiyoshi 866F, and she’s a direct daughter of the highly-renowned Mayura L0010, meaning this female’s pedigree is jam-packed with carcass power. Mayura L0010 is a highly-renowned, leading Australian sire that ranks phenomenally for marbling and carcass traits, as well as all three indexes. Furthermore, her sire stack includes TF 151 Itozuru Doi, TF 148 Itoshigenami, Michiyoshi, Itomichi ½, World K’s Sanjirou, World K’s Michifuku, JVP Fukutsuru-068, and JVP Kikuyasu-400, promoting significant balance across all traits. The dam of this female has grandsires Michiyoshi and Itomichi ½, known for producing large quality beef, increased milking abilities, mature size, and growth rate without reducing marbling, making this female impressive across the board. Not to mention, this female’s pedigree has the presence of World K’s Suzutani three times. World K’s Suzutani is known as the most famous Wagyu cow exported from Japan, and she has been referred to as “the Queen of the Breed” considering she has sired numerous highly respected offspring. World K’s Suzutani is generally regarded as the best carcass female to have been exported from Japan and passes on low birthweight, excellent marbling, retail yield, and ribeye size. Aside from a pedigree that is saturated with carcass power and some of the finest foundation lines, M6 MS L10 Chisahime 0112H showcases outstanding maternal traits, carcass weight, eye muscle area, retail yield, marble score, and rump fat with top numbers in all four indexes, and to top it all off, she produces exceptional calves.
Hope MS Mayura 1H (535)
AmWA Registration Number: FB70313
AusWA Registration Number: IHBFR1H
Sire: FB45043 Mayura L0010
Dam: FB41785 DWG Hirahisako 1803F
Hope MS Mayura 1H is a direct daughter of the legendary sire, Mayura L0010, one of the top bulls in the world, as well as one of the original bulls to combine both size and marbling. Mayura L0010 is a highly-renowned, leading Australian sire that ranks phenomenally for marbling and carcass traits, as well as all three indexes. This female’s dam is an own daughter of Hirashigetayasu J2351, a sire that is well-known for producing offspring with excellent growth, a balanced frame, and an excellent temperament with all of the three Westholme original import bulls in his pedigree. Hope MS Mayura 1H has incredibly balanced EBVs excelling in milk, scrotal size, carcass weight, eye muscle area, rump fat, and marble score with four indexes ranking above excellent. This female’s pedigree is stacked with proven foundation genetics including TF 148 Itoshigenami, Shigeshigetani, Hisako, TF Itomichi ½, Itozuru Doi, and World K’s Sanjirou, which deliver unbelievable carcass, growth, and maternal traits. In particular, Itomichi ½ is recognized for having genetics that are widely used for producing consistently large quality beef, increased milking abilities, mature size and growth rate without reducing marbling. Furthermore, Hope MS Mayura 1H has TF 148 Itoshigenami listed three times in her pedigree. TF 148 Itoshigenami is an influential bull known for consistently siring calves that grow well and have great marbling and dispositions. This first-class female showcases exceptional EBVs across the board with a pedigree that takes her to the next level.
MG MS Shigeshigetani 313A2 (300)
AmWA Registration Number: FB48126
AusWA Registration Number: USAFB48126
Sire: FB2907 World K’s Shigeshigetani
Dam: FB17265 LL MS Itoshigefuji 128Y
MG MS Shigeshigetani 313A2 is an own daughter of World K’s Shigeshigetani and out of an Itoshigefuji dam. This donor showcases a pedigree that is supercharged with proven genetics. Her sire, World K’s Shigeshigetani, is a superstar sire that is well-known for his powerful ability to transmit outstanding marbling characteristics to his offspring in a very consistent manner, with remarkable numbers for eye muscle area, retail yield, and marble score. World K’s Shigeshigetani progeny also tend to exhibit relatively rapid growth, plenty of length, and good ribeye size. 313A2’s paternal granddam is the great World K’s Suzutani, a legendary dam known for carrying the Kumanami gene – the Kumanami family is renowned for its extremely potent marbling genes. The remarkable carcass and marbling traits continue on 313A2’s maternal side with Itoshigefuji – a larger framed bull recognized for producing beautiful marbling, excellent milk, and peaceful temperaments. 313A2’s sire stack includes Itoshigefuji, Yasufuku J930, World K’s Haruki 2, Yasutani Doi, and World K’s Michifuku. This female rates in the top percentiles for marble score and retail beef yield, is free of all recessive defects, and has all the horsepower you could want in a donor cow.
LMR MS Sanjirou 4P 4245B (320)
AmWA Registration Number: FB22501
AusWA Registration Number: LMRFK4245
Sire: FB5663 Bar R Sanjirou 4P
Dam: FB12400 LMR MS Yasufuku 1259Y
LMR MS Sanjirou 4P 4245B, or Dolly, is a powerhouse female with major-league genetics and is free of all recessive defects. This female is from Lone Mountain Ranch and has a pedigree that is overflowing with World K’s genetics including World K’s Sanjirou, World K’s Yasufuku Jr, World K’s Michifuku, World K’s Suzutani, World K’s Nakazakura, and World K’s Nakagishi 5. World K’s Suzutani alone is regarded as the best carcass female to have left Japan, however the World K’s genetics in general shout world-class carcass quality and marbling. World K’s Suzutani has been referred to as “the Queen of the Breed” and has sired numerous highly respected offspring considering she is well-known for producing low birthweight, excellent marbling, retail yield and ribeye size. Aside from the plethora of World K’s bloodlines, Dolly’s pedigree boasts some of the finest foundation and proven genetics of the Wagyu breed, from Monjiro, Yasutani Doi, and Shigeshigenami to Michifuku, JVP Fukutsuru-068, and beyond. These mega carcass sires certainly make their presence known with one look at this female’s EBVs. This female is the dam of our herd bull, Sujo, a son of Mayura L0010 with phenomenal EBVs who is siring excellent F1 and Fullblood Wagyu with sexed and conventional semen available. Dolly is a proven powerhouse female, and is everything we could want in a donor cow.
MG MS Haruki 70A3 ET (369)
AmWA Registration Number: FB48128
AusWA Registration Number: USAFB48128
Sire: FB1614 World K’s Haruki 2
Dam: FB17243 LL MS Kimifuku 70X
MG MS Haruki 70A3 is an own daughter of World K’s Haruki 2, sire of World K’s Shigeshigetani, brother to World K’s Michifuku, and out of a Kimifuku TF 726 daughter. This female is recessive free and her entire pedigree is saturated with prominent foundation bloodlines, including Monjiro, Yasumi Doi, Itomichi, Itozuru Doi, TF Itomichi ½, and more. Furthermore, these bloodlines promote exceptional balance and are recognized for delivering superb milk, growth, birthweight, and carcass traits. In fact, this female’s sire, World K’s Haruki 2, is known as one of the most consistent Wagyu marbling bulls. World K’s Haruki 2 is recognized for his well-rounded genetics, as well as producing offspring with great dispositions, incredible growth, and excellent milk traits. This female’s maternal grandsire is the extraordinary Kimifuku TF 726, the Takeda bred Kimifuku 3 son from the Chiyotake maternal line. Kimifuku 3 is reported to be the highest marbling sire that Takeda exported genetics from. This female’s pedigree takes foundation lines to a new level while showcasing top-notch EBVs with particularly outstanding numbers for rump fat and milk, far-surpassing her famous sire. MG MS Haruki 70A3 is a major player in our herd, and ultimately, a force to be reckoned with.
Polled Donors
At DL Texas Ranch, our herd contains some of the finest purebred polled female Wagyu cattle in the country. By breeding polled genetics, we are eliminating the pain and discomfort associated with the dehorning procedure, eliminating the labor required to perform the procedure, avoiding the negative effects on growth and meat quality caused by unnecessary stress, and eliminating injury, infection, and carcass damage caused by horned animals. Thus, expanding polled Wagyu genetics is beneficial for the health and wellbeing of the animal, as well as the quality of the product.
BarV MS Kikutaz 952G (438)
AmWA Registration Number: PB50768
AusWA Registration Number: USAPB50768
Sire: PB13914 BAR R 52Y
Dam: PB10038 BAR R 5U
Due to excellent homozygous polled genetics alongside a pedigree bursting with royal bloodlines, we have undoubtedly selected BarV MS Kikutaz 952G as one of our top polled donors to help lead us into the future of polled Wagyu cattle. BarV MS Kikutaz 952G is backed by a superior pedigree originating from Bar R Ranch, starting with her homozygous polled dam, Bar R 5U, and sired by the highly sought-after Bar R 52Y. Bar R 5U is one of the top-producing polled Wagyu cows in the entire world, and was the high selling cow in Bar R’s Wagyu Production Sale in 2016. Bar R 5U has proven herself as a truly elite brood cow by being the dam of numerous excellent polled AI sires. BarV MS Kikutaz 952G is a direct daughter of Bar R 52Y, an own son of Bar R Shigeshigetani 30T and a highly proven sire by the Robbins Island and Poll Wagyu program in Australia, which resulted in amazing marbling and carcass weight averages for Bar R 52Y. BarV MS Kikutaz 952G’s pedigree is saturated with outstanding polled, foundation, and proven carcass bloodlines including World K’ Shigeshigetani, World K’s Haruki 2, World K’s Michifuku, World K’s Suzutani, World K’s Takazakura, Itomoritaka J2703, JVP Kikuyasu-400, JVP Fukutsuru-068, Monjiro, Mazda, Shigeshigenami, Yasutani Doi, TF Kikuhana, Itohana, Kedakafuji, Suziwong, and more. This heterozygous polled female brings positive growth, maternal, and carcass traits, and she is free of all recessive defects. These are the type of polled genetics you want in your herd.
BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G (439)
AmWA Registration Number: PB50638
AusWA Registration Number: USAPB50638
Sire: FB2422 WORLD K’S KITAGUNI JR.
Dam: PB10038 BAR R 5U
BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G ET is a major player in our polled donor program with a pedigree that radiates excellence. Her dam, Bar R 5U, needs no introduction for her stellar performance, and her sire, World K’s Kitaguni Jr., is a well-renowned Fujiyoshi and Shimane bull used to add size to polled genetics. BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G’s dam is the homozygous polled female, Bar R 5U - one of the top-producing polled Wagyu cows in the world who has proven herself as a truly elite brood cow by being the dam of numerous excellent polled AI sires. BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G’s sire is the well-proven World K’s Kitaguni Jr., out of Kitaguni 7/8, a sire known to be the winner of all Japan carcass contests. As such, World K’s Kitaguni Jr. produces an abundance of marbling, and is a grandson of the famous foundation line, Dai 7 Itozakura. BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G showcases an exceptional pedigree that includes many more proven polled and foundation lines such as World K’s Haruki 2, World K’s Nakayuki, World K’s Takazakura, Yasutani Doi, Mazda, Monjiro, JVP Fukutsuru-068, Itomoritaka J2703, Kedakafuji, TF Kikuhana, Itohana, and Suziwong. BarV MS Kitaguni 5U 918G rates phenomenally for gestation length, birthweight, marble score, and marble fineness, and she is free of all recessive defects. This heterozygous polled female presents an array of endless possibilities, with remarkable polled and carcass genetics all in one.
Reference Full-Blood Sires
MAYURA ITOSHIGENAMI JNR
AWA Identifier: ADBFA0139
Mayura Itoshigenami JNR, also known as the King of Australian Wagyu Sires, is the ultimate proven carcass sire. His progeny produce carcasses that consistently grade well in excess of Ausmeat 9+ with herd-leading eye muscle area and carcass weight at a very young age. His EBV’s are exceptional, demonstrating some of the best values in the Wagyu breed. Itoshigenami JNR is a true foundation sire, and we are proud to have his genetics in our program.
MAYURA L0010 ET
AWA Registration Number: FB45043
At DL Texas Ranch, we have chosen to utilize Mayura L0010 ET in an extensive embryo transfer program. Mayura L0010 ET is a highly renowned Australian genomic sire, ranking in the top 10 for self-replacing index (SRI). Mayura L0010 ET is incredibly well-balanced with remarkably high index grades for marbling, ribeye, growth, and weight scores. We offer many embryos available for purchase with his mating.
BAR R 52Y
AWA Registration Number: PB13914
Bar R 52Y takes after his sire, Bar R Shigeshigetani 30T, and adds excellent carcass traits, as well as consistency, balance, and profitability to his progeny. Bar R 52Y’s offspring are showing remarkable slaughter results, and as such, this bull is making a great impact in our program.
BAR R POLLED ZURUTANI D64
AWA Registration Number: PB25456
Bar R Polled Zurutani D64 is a homozygous polled son of Bar R 52Y, and is becoming the most popular polled bull in the Wagyu industry. Bar R 52Y has sired many record-breaking polled bulls in Australia, and Bar R Polled Zurutani D64 is another son making his mark. This bull ranks exceptional across the board, adding growth, improved birth weight, excellent maternal traits, and phenomenal carcass qualities. Bar R Polled Zurutani D64 is heavily involved in our breeding program, especially considering our herd bull is an own son.
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SANJIRO 3
AWA Registration Number: FB2900
Sanjiro 3 is a full brother to the original World K’s Sanjirou, who is the highest-ranking carcass and marbling bull of the Wagyu breed. Sanjiro is sired by World K’s Michifuku, known to be the greatest valued carcass bull to ever be exported from Japan. Sanjiro’s dam, World K’s Suzutani, is known as the greatest cow in Wagyu history. Sanjiro 3 is a proven sire with outstanding bloodlines that are saturated with proven genetics. The demand for Sanjiro 3 is beginning to surpass that of his brother, making him an exceptionally sought-after sire.
WORLD K’S SANJIROU
AWA Registration Number: FB2501
World K’s Sanjirou has the potential to become one of the most influential sires of the Tajima line due to his outstanding meat quality. Sanjirou’s line exhibits a large ribeye area, thick rib, and incredibly high yields. Sanjirou is out of the greatest cow to ever leave Japan, World K’s Suzutani, which is one of the most potent bloodlines to ever be exported from Japan.
ARUBIAL BOND Q007
AWA Identifier: MYMFQ007
Arubial Bond is the highest marbling bull in the entire Wagyu breed. Bond is ranked equal first for marbling, #17 for EMA, and equal third for marbling fineness. This bull is the best Wagyu bull for this combination of EMA, marbling, and marbling fineness. Bond has the potential to deliver the best carcass result for the Wagyu breed. We are thrilled to have this super bull so heavily involved in our program.
ARUBIAL UNITED P0342
AWA Identifier: MYMFP0342
Arubial United is an elite bull that ranks in the top 5% of the breed for growth, carcass weight, and marbling. Talk about impressive! He is the only bull to rank top 5% in all growth, marbling, and carcass weight traits. He is everything we could want in a bull, and we are ecstatic to have his genetics in our program.
ARUBIAL ANTICIPATED Q0014
AWA Identifier: MYMFQ0014
Arubial Anticipated is a maternal brother to Bond (the best Wagyu carcass combination bull in the breed). Anticipated excels as a top 1% for EMA, marbling, marbling fineness, and top 5% of all $ indexes. This bull is one of the top bulls being incorporated into our program, with the potential to deliver some of the finest progeny.
WORLD K’S SHIGESHIGETANI
AWA Registration Number: FB2907
Shigeshigetani is a half-brother to the famous carcass bull, World K’s Sanjirou. Shigeshigetani and Sanjirou share the same dam, World K’s Suzutani, who is the greatest cow to ever be exported from Japan. Shigeshigetani’s sire, World K’s Haruki 2, is sired by the famous Monjiro. Monjiro also sired the famous World K’s Michifuku, meaning that Shigeshigetani and Sanjirou share 75% of the same genetics.
WORLD K’S MICHIFUKU
AWA Registration Number: FB1615
Michifuku is known to be the greatest valued carcass bull to ever be exported from Japan, and was formerly the #1 marbling bull in the United States. Michifuku’s sire, Monjiro 11550, is of the top 15 most distinguished Wagyu bulls of Japan.
WORLD K’S YASUFUKU JR
AWA Registration Number: FB5061
World K’s Yasufuku JR is the son of Yasufuku J930, who sired three of the top marbling bulls in Japan. Yasufuku JR traces Yasumi Doi J10328 in his pedigree three times, and his maternal grandsire is Monjiro 11550, which are a couple of the most famous Wagyu sires in the industry. Yasufuku JR produces great, sturdy cattle with unbelievable carcass traits, and particularly outstanding marbling qualities. This bull is an exceptional addition to our breeding program.
WORLD K’S HARUKI 2
AWA Registration Number: FB1614
The Australian Sire Summary states that Haruki 2 is a leader in six different traits ranging from birth weight to growth. Haruki 2 was considered to portray excellent genetics since Haruki 2 was bred to the greatest cow in Wagyu history, World K’s Suzutani, resulting in the extraordinary bull Shigeshigetani. Haruki 2 is known to provide balance, growth, and added milking traits to his daughters.
WORLD K’S KAGE
AWA Registration Number: FB7540
We continue to incorporate Full-Blood ancient Wagyu genetics into our herd with World K’s Kage. World K’s Kage is known for his outstanding growth potential. He is incredibly well structured with a very long spine and a large mass. He is line bred to one of the most influential Shimane sires to ever exist in Japan, Dai 7 Itozakura.
MAZDA
AWA Registration Number: FB103
In 1976, Mazda and MT Fuji were the first two Full-Blood Wagyu bulls imported from Japan. At DL Texas Ranch, we appreciate the history and the royal pedigrees that embody the foundation of the Wagyu breed.
GENJIRO
AWA Registration Number: FB5200
Genjiro is sired by World K’s Haruki 2 and his dam is World K’s Okutani, who is one of the original three heifers first imported to the United States from Japan. Genjiro is a paternal brother to Michifuku, and a brother to Beijirou, meaning this bull shares their remarkable bloodlines.
HIRASHIGETAYASU J2351
AWA Registration Number: FB670
Hirashigetayasu contains all three of the Westholme original import bulls in his pedigree (Kedaka, Fujiyoshi, and Tajima). Hirashigetayasu was sired by Dai 20 Hirashige 287, and his dam is Dai 5 Yuruhime. Hirashigetayasu’s daughters have good udders and good milking qualities. Although Hirashigetayasu’s calves tend to have larger birth weights than average Wagyu calves, his calves tend to be easy for cows to birth.
KENHANAFUJI
AWA Registration Number: FB2461
Kenhanafuji is sired by Itohana, and his dam is Hana Fuji. Kenhanafuji has no Tajima blood, rather he’s 75% Fujiyoshi and 25% Kedaka. This sire is the rarest original foundation bull, often called “International Bull of Mystery”. Kenhanafuji is actually the highest-selling Wagyu bull of all time. His calves are Full-Blood black Wagyu sons, even when he’s crossed with high Tajima heifers.