Akaushi / Red Wagyu Bulls
SOR Big Al
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We are proud to offer one of the most exciting young Akaushi bulls to be produced in recent years: SOR Big Al. He is a long bodied, powerfully constructed, deep ribbed, and well footed son of Heartbrand Big Al (FB 2998) over UKB Ms Hikari Homare J30E (FB 11800). We are very excited about the potential of this outstanding son of HB Big Al and UKB Ms Hikari Homare J30E.
His remarkable pedigree boasts a combination of linebreeding with a smattering of outcross genetics which are not commonly seen in the US Akaushi herd. SOR Big Al is linebred to Dai 10 Mitsumaru, and Dai 2 Shigenami through Namimaru (half brother of Shigemaru). SOR Big Al's pedigree also boasts outcross genetics through his dam UKB Ms Hikari Homare J30E by original import dam JVP 27 Homare 128 (FB 2114) and No. 20 Homare (FB 374). The J30E maternal line consistently shows to pass on unsurpassed length and structure to progeny of this line. |
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SOR Big Al's sire, Heartbrand Big Al, has displayed excellent 200 day / 400 day/ 600 day and mature growth through his progeny while also marking excellent carcass weights. Big Al is the highest ranked foundation Akaushi bull across multiple categories according the the latest Australian Wagyu Association EBV data. He is also considered the premier heifer producer as he has shown to pass excellent maternal qualities and milking ability.
Heartbrand Big Al
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Heartbrand Big Al is the direct product of the best bull and cow of the breed in many breeder's opinions. His sire Dai 10 Mitsumaru, also the sire of original imports Hikari, Kaedemaru, and Kunisakae, was considered the greatest bull in the world by Japan at the time when Al and Marie Woods sent world class cattlemen Yukio Kurosawatsu and Bruce Hemmingsen to procure a shipment of "Japanese Browns" to America in 1993. Big Al's dam, Akiko, was one of the top cows in Japan and it took considerable wrangling to buy out her existing contract and bring her to the states. Since there was no way to get Dai 10 out of country, the decision was made to breed Akiko to him before she started quarantine in Japan. The result of that calf, carried across the Pacific via plane en utero was none other than Big Al. Eventually AL and Marie Woods' herd of Red Wagyu/Akaushi and their decendants were bought out by Heartbrand Beef and Big Al was a mainstay herd sire in their program for many years until his death at 17 years of age when he got loose and killed himself trying to breed cows.
Akiko
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SOR Big Al's pedigee contains a collection of the lost famous Akaushi genetics available outside of Japan.
Heartbrand Big Al
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Akiko
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Hikari
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Dai 10 Mitsumaru
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Namimaru
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Judo
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SOR Big Al has CSS certified and export eligible conventional and female sexed semen available!!!
JVS Big Al E58 ET
American Wagyu Association: FB37061
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2019 Houston Grand Champion Akaushi BullCurrent Weight: 1885# |
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JVS Big Al E58 ET is a phenotypic powerhouse and everything we come to expect out of a direct Heartbrand Big Al son. The balance and structure of HB Big Al is on full display here.
Where this pedigree truly turns interesting is through the dam's pedigree. The dam of JVS E58 is ROA Miss Shige who is the full sister to VBV ROA Red Galaxy. Other full siblings to JVS E58's dam include VBV ROA Akahime who was the high selling Akaushi heifer of the 2012 TWA Steaks are High sale selling for $44,000. Additional full sibling and half sibling standouts include VBV ROA Akabana, VBV ROA Akabashi, IWG Ms Judo 82Z, ROA Kalanga Star of Maru, FAC Big Al, and BSF Prince Albert. This dam line pedigree is steeped with performance. |
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JVS Big Al E58 ET is stacked with phenotypic excellence on both sides of the pedigree and he displays this in person. We are very excited to offer semen packages on this outstanding bull for both domestic production or custom international collections.
Y2 Mitsumaru 5401
American Akaushi Association: EAF141720
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Semen Available Soon |
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Y2 Mitsumaru 5401 is a direct son of Heartbrand Big Al who combines Dai 10 Mitsumaru, the previous #1 Akaushi Japanese Akaushi bull, with original import dam Akiko. 5401's dam is none other than Kaedemaru 2, the direct daughter of Tamamaru, a son of original import cow Dai 8 Marunami bred by Dai 5 Tamanami, and Kaedemaru, herself a daughter of previous #1 Japanese Akaushi bull Dai 10 Mitsumaru and Dai San Namiaki Ni. Y2 Mitsumaru 5401 combines the potent cow families of Akiko, Dai 8 Marunami, and Dai San Namiaki Ni with multiple ties to Dai 10 Mitsumaru. The Japanese lines of Shigenami and Mitsutake play prominently in this breeding. |
Pictured @ 19 months old
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Y2 Mitsumaru 5401 is still young, but developing nicely. Look for semen to be available in the near future.
Foundation Akaushi / Red Wagyu Bulls:
Rueshaw (FB 101)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F
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The 1975 National Champion bull in Japan was imported into America the subsequent year. He provides outcross genetics to the 1994 importation of reds. Semen is limited in supply. Rueshaw is F11 free.
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Judo: (FB 102)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11C
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Judo was imported with Rueshaw into America in 1976 for research purposes. He is an outcross to the 1994 importation of reds. Semen collected is limited and in high demand in the states. Judo is F11 carrier.
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Hikari (FB 2455)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11C
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Hikari came to America carrying on the strengths of the dominant Japanese sires Dai 10 Mitsumaru and Namimaru in one package. Hikari sons excel in calving ease and his daughters are some of the heaviest milking Akaushi females in the breed. His impact on the breed will be long lasting. Hikari is F11 carrier.
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Shigemaru (FB 2124):
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11C
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This is the most versatile foundation bull to make Akaushi cattle more dimensional and thicker. He has proven over the years to make broody daughters and powerful sons. Shigemaru is the paternal brother to Namimaru the famous cow maker who sired Akiko, Namiko, Kazutomo, and Ringo 117. Shigemaru is F11 carrier.
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Tamamaru (FB 2125)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F
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Tamamaru is one of the most widely used and predictable Akaushi bulls due to his consistency and his legendary mother, Dai 8 Marunami. There's no other foundation sire that can add the length of body and stoutness of structure. His sire, Dai 5 Tamanami Tokkyu 96 provides an outcross to the rest of the 1994 importation. Tamamaru is a paternal sib to the foundation cow Dai 9 Kobai 73. Tamamaru is F11 free.
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Dai 10 Mitsumaru (FB 424)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F1117%
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“Dai 10 Mitsumaru” was proven in Kumamoto and his proof consisted of 73 head, where 41.1% graded higher than BMS of 5, ranking him first in 1998. The average age of the animals in his proof were 22.9 months with an average daily gain of 2.2 lbs. |
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Namimaru (FB 373)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F11FU
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“Namimaru” was proven in Kumamoto and his proof consisted of 71 head, where 29.6% graded higher than BMS of 5, ranking him second in 1998. The average age of the animals in his proof were 23.1 months with a average daily gain of 2.178 lbs.
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Big Al (FB 2998)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F
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Big Al was the first bull born outside of Japan in January of 1995. He is almost a full brother in blood to Hikari being sired by Dai 10 Mitsumaru and out of a Namimaru daughter (Akiko). One of the most popular foundation sires for many reasons. The proof is in his progeny. He generates tremendous performance without compromising calving ease and maternal strengths. Big Al is F11 free.
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WSI Umemaru (FB 9979)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F1199%
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He was produced from the idea of concentrating the blood of FB424 – “Dai 10 Mitsumaru”. His sire, FB2455 – “Hikari” was born on February 25, 1993 in Kumamoto Prefecture and was one of the three Red Wagyu Bulls exported by Mannet for Englewood Farms in 1994. Breedplan shows that “Hikari” is a breed leading sire for 200 day weights, 400 day weights, and 600 day weights.
His dam, FB11873 – “Kaedemaru” was born on January 01, 1995 making her the first Fullblood Red Wagyu born outside of Japan. “Kaedemaruʼs” sire, “Dai 10 Mitsumaru” was proven in Kumamoto and his proof consisted of 73 head, where 41.1% graded higher than BMS of 5, ranking him first in 1998. The average age of the animals in his proof were 22.9 months with an average daily gain of 2.2 lbs. By intensifying the bloodlines of “Dai 10 Mitsumaru”, the progeny from this sire have been spectacular and physically appealing. Only a limited amount of semen is available on this sire. |
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Young Akaushi Bulls:
VBV ROA Red Galaxy (FB 12909)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F
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Rueshaw II (FB 14991)
B3F, CHSF, CL16FU, F11F
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Rueshaw II combines the famous Akaushi maternal lines of Kaedemaru, Dai San Namiaki Ni, Kazutomo, and JVP Kunisakae 124. He also traces his lineage through a "who's who" of foundation Akaushi genetics including Rueshaw, Hikari through WSI Umemaru, Judo, Namimaru, and Dai 10 Mitsumaru. RII is linebred to Dai 10 Mitsumaru 3 times through his dam JC Ms Umemaru 30, JC 30 produced multi-year IMF% Houston champion JC Rueshaw 75. Rueshaw II is a full brother to JC 75.
Rueshaw II will continue to garner notice for his structure, length, and marbling ability. Rueshaw II syndicated in 2018 for $100,000. |
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JC Rueshaw 92 (FB 16182)
B3F, CHSF, CL16FU, F11F
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JC Rueshaw 92 combines the famous Akaushi maternal lines of Kaedemaru, Dai San Namiaki Ni, Kazutomo, and JVP Kunisakae 124. He also traces his lineage through a "who's who" of foundation Akaushi genetics including Rueshaw, Hikari through WSI Umemaru, Judo, Namimaru, and Dai 10 Mitsumaru. JC 92 is linebred to Dai 10 Mitsumaru 3 times through his dam JC Ms Umemaru 30, JC 30 produced multi-year IMF% Houston champion JC Rueshaw 75. JC 92 is a full brother to JC 75.
JC Rueshaw 92 has been used extensively by many Akaushi breeders. He is also a full brother to Rueshaw II. |
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Academy Tambo H18 (FB 19520)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F1121%
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Tambo H18 is a slightly differently bred sire being by ACC Tambo E161 and out of a Big Al Daughter. He was the second calf of the attractive Coats E424 and both her bulls have made herd sires. His sire is by Tamamaru out of the great breeding cow KALFB0234 who has bred so many good cattle including the dam of Recital J34.
Tambo H18 went in for semen collection as a yearling and was scanned after coming out of cows in February 15, weight 680 kgs, Fat 7:5, EMA 97, IMF 5.8, Testicles 37 cm. His height was 148 cm or 58" giving him a frame score of 7+. H18 is an extremely long bull and tall and will grow into a very big bull. He has a very fine coat and a quiet temperament. |
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Academy Recital J34 (FB 19523)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F1110%
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Recital has been an outstanding calf since his birth on 15 Sep 2013. A natural calf with a 35 kg. birth weight he was raised to a weaning weight of 280 Kgs or 616 lbs.
Recital is beautifully bred. He dam and grand dam have both been exceptional breeders and his sire, a powerful, very quiet bull who weighed over 1000 kgs at 4 years. Recital was pasture exposed to heifers at 12 months and was out for 3 months coming in at 500 kgs. He continued to do very well and was scanned in February with a 17 month weight of 550 kgs, hip height of 140 cm 55" giving him a frame score of 7, he had a fat score of 5:3 mm, EMA of 81, IMF of 5.4 and testicle measurement of 39 cm. |
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