Black Wagyu Bulls
High Kedaka Genetics
Y2 Kedakanami "Oscar" D031:
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We are very excited to bring you this genetic pairing. Y2 Kedakanami 031 is sired by the famed Shigefuku who is the only line bred Kedaka bull of the original Japanese imports. Shigefuku was a 75% Kedaka / 25% Tottori bull that was raised in Tottori prefecture and never left Japan, only his semen left for Australia and eventually the US. Shigefuku has been used widely in Australia and most notably by Westholme. Shigefuku represents the ONLY 100% Kedaka/Tottori bull with genetics available in the US or AU. According to Australian Wagyu Association, there has been a shift over the last decade and a half in Japan back to larger framed and balanced growth sires of Kedaka lineage. Additionally, 7 of the top 10 Japanese terminal Wagyu sires over the last decade are all of Kedaka heritage. This trend is another reason why the Kedaka cow is valued above all others in Japan.
Y2 Kedakanami 031 is also steeped in marbling genetics through his dam: JC Itoshigenami 010 sire by TF Itoshigenami 148. TF 148 is one of the most widely used sires in Australia and is considered to be a top 3 bull for fullblood and terminal Wagyu production. He is known for passing fine snow flake marbling to his progeny and is the highest percentage Kumanami strain of Tajima Wagyu outside of Japan. Additionally, JC 010 has growth genetics found through CHR Takazakura 101L. CHR 101L combines the growth and marbling attributed to Takazakura (one of the few grandsons of Yasufuku J930) with several famous Takeda lineages including TF Kikuhana, TF Itohana, TF Itomichi, Dai 3 Kiyohime (Kumanami strain), Kensei (Kedaka heritage), and the famous Japanese grand champions Ezokintou. Rounding out JC 010's parentage are Michifuku and Fujiko. The famous Michifuku is a 100% Tajima bull sired by Monjiro who has extensive carcass data and is widely used in the US to add growth while adding extreme marbling. Fujiko is sired by Haruki II who adds more Kedaka heritage through Kenshin by Kensei. Fujiko's dam was Okutani, one of the original import dams to come to the US from Japan who is also of Kumanami heritage through her sire Okushige by Shigeshigenami.
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The combination of these two outstanding Wagyu will yield the desired result of increased growth and decreased days on feed, all while maintaining the superior marbling and increased carcass yield through the infusion of Kedaka genetics coupled with the fine snowflake marbling potential of the Kumanami strain in almost every branch of the family tree. Y2 Kedakanami 031 combines over 38% Kedaka & 12% Tottori for growth and maternal genetics with over 39% Kumanami strain genetics known for fine snow flake marbling. |
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Sire: ETJ 005 Shigefuku J1822 (FB 6538)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F11FU This famed sire is the highest Kedaka lineage bull available in the U.S. at 75% Kedaka / 25% Tottori and has had semen sale in 2015 for over $2,000 per straw. Shigefuku J1822 progeny display excellent growth, excellent milk, and balanced frame. In Japan, the Kedaka lineage cows are held in the highest regard. |
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Dam: JC Ms Itoshigenami 010 (FB 11113)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F We are very excited about this dam owned and bred by Jim and Joan Chisholm at Chisholm Cattle Company. Her son, JC Ruenami 140, was the 2016 Houston Reserve Grand Champion. JC Ruenami 140 also has the largest ribeye scans of all contestants. Additionally, JC Itoshigenami 010 is sired by TF Itoshigenami 148 who in a recent Australian study comparing half-blood and fullblood Wagyu sires, Itoshigenami was ranked as #3, while one of his sons held the top spot. Furthermore, Itoshigenami contributes much of his renowned heritage to the Kumanami strain of Tajima genetics known for fine snow flake marbling. |
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In his progeny we have seen marked increases to growth while still maintaining superior marbling for fullblood Wagyu and commercial cattle. Y2 Kedakanami D031 has a proven track record of passing these traits to pass this growth to his F1, F2, and Fullblood Wagyu progeny.
Conventional semen and limited quantities of female sexed semen available now!
Conventional semen and limited quantities of female sexed semen available now!
Primeline Z044:
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High Tajima Genetics
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Primeline Z044 is a son of the famed TF Itozurudoi 151 who weighed 2,420 lbs. and boasted 92% Prime in F1 production. Z044 combines the superior genetics of TF Itozurudoi 151, JVP Kikuyasu 400, JVP Fukutsuru 068, TF Kikuhana, and the famed Fujiko.
He is a powerhouse of foundation genetics and has been used over the last several years in F1 production. We have many of his progeny on the ground and he has maintained lowered birth weights and displays superior marbling. Z044 is long and lean and displays much of what you would expect from a TF 151 son. |
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Primeline Z044 weighs 1350# but carries great length and displays great temperament. He is a potent bull and has never failed to cover when given a chance. Z044 is strong fronted with good length through the loin much like his sire Itozuru Doi. Additionally, Z044 has several flush brothers working in F1 programs throughout Texas. All have successfully show why TF Itozuru Doi 151 sons are so highly sought after.
Full possession of Primeline Z044 was purchased by Winters Family Beef of Brady, TX where he is currently working in their herd. |
Semen available Now!
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Linebred Sons of ETJ 005 Shigefuku J1822: High Kedaka Genetics
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Sire: ETJ 005 Shigefuku J1822 (FB 6538)
B3FU, CHSFU, CL16FU, F11FU This famed sire is the highest Kedaka lineage bull available in the U.S. at 75% Kedaka / 25% Tottori and has had semen sale in 2015 for over $2,000 per straw. |
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Dam: JC Ms Shigefuku 109 (FB 18481)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F SCD: AA We are very excited about this dam owned and bred by Jim and Joan Chisholm at Chisholm Cattle Company. JC 109 is sired by ETJ 005 Shigefuku J1822 and her dam is JC Ms Itoshigenami 009, a flush sister to JC Ms Itoshigenami 010 who is the dam of 2016 Houston Reserve Grand Champion JC Ruenami 140. JC Ruenami 140 and had the largest ribeye scans of all contestants. Additionally, JC Ms Shigefuku 109 is SCD AA. JC 109 is a powerful, large framed young dam that displays why the Kedaka cow is valued above all other. |
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We will have sons out of this pairing hit the ground in the Spring of 2017. These progeny will be approximately 57% Kedaka & 25% Tottori genetics with a background of 19.5% from the Tajima sub-strain Kumanami which is know for fine snow flake marbling. We expect these progeny to provide increased growth and REA while still maintaining superior marbling. We expect this pairing to yield substantial growth, size, and maternal qualities. ***These will be the highest Kedaka genetics available in the U.S. barring Shigefuku J1822*** |
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Rare Son of Dai 6 Seizan: |
Tajima / Okayama |
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Sire: Dai 6 Seizan ETJ 006
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F, F13F Dai 6 Seizan ETJ 006 is a rare bull who's genetics have previously only been available through his son Dia 6 Kitaseki. Dai 6 Seizan has been known in Australia for producing excellent maternal cows while maintaining superior marbling potential. Dai 6 Seizan is an outcross bull tracing his heritage to Dai 4 Shimomae, Dai 7 Itozakura, and Tajima genetics. Dai 6 Seizan has produced many leading females for Westholme in AU. 
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Dam: IWG Ms Itoshigenami 044X B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F IWG Ms Itoshigenami 044X is a product of pure Takeda genetics. She is a linebred daughter of TF 148 Itoshigenami who is a top bull in Australia. He boasts a fullblood terminal index of $434 and is the only foundation bull found inside the top 15 for FTI. Furthermore, TF 148 is a son of the famous Japanese bull Shigeshigenami who is Kumanami in heritage which is known for fine snowflake marbling. 044X's dam is CF504 who is also a daughter of TF 148 Itoshigenami over the famous Takeda cow Hikokura 1/10. CF504 boasts outstanding pedigree being linebred Kumanami genetics through TF 148 Itoshigenami and Dai 3 Kiyohime. CF504's growth can not only be attributed to Dai 7 Itozakura and Itomichi but also through the famous Ezokintou. CF504 has produced exeptional progeny such as Itomichi TF 728 and TF604. |
This pairing combines the potent potential of fine marbling through Kumanami genetics and growth genetics through Dai 7 Itozakura and Shimomae. We expect this pairing to exceed the expectations put forth by his half brother UKB Dia 6 Kitaseki whose calves have graded Prime or higher / BMS 8+.
Foundation Semen:
Below is some of the foundation Black Wagyu semen we have in use.
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UKB Dia 6 Kitaseki (FB 6204)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Kitaseki is another total outcross to all herds in North, South and Central America. One noted Wagyu expert stated, “This bull is the answer to the growth issues within the Wagyu breed.” This bull has extreme growth, great length with a strong loin and is correct in the feet and legs with excel- lent depth of body. Our observation is his progeny are big, thick calves with great dispositions. His daughters are big, correct kind of cows with plenty of milk. The calves killed thus far have all had a BMS score of 8-10 and that would be prime + to prime ++. |
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Growth and maternal characteristics from Tottori/Kedaka line and CWT from Itozakura. Dai 8 Yuhou is an old Tottori bull who was known to add good frame to his calves and high milking ability to his daughters. Dai 6 Seizan is Itozakura/Tajima cross to improve marbling growth.
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ETJ 001 Hirashigetayasu (FB 670)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Hirashigetayasu (ETJ 001) J2351 was sired by Dai 20 Hirashige J287. His maternal great-grandsire is the distinguished Tajiri-line Tayasudoi. Hirashigetayasu (ETJ001) J2351’s Kedaka lineage shows strong propensity for growth and balance with a larger frame. An official Japanese progeny test showed that at least 80 percent of his steers would gain A5 grade, the highest given to carcasses in Japan. |
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ETJ 002 Itomoritaka (FB 681)
B3F, CHSC, CL16F, F11F Itomoritaka gives good growth and frame but combines strong maternal traits. A grandson of Dai 7 Itozakura the most famous bull of the Shimane Prefecture, dominating pedigrees in Japan. |
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Takazakura (FB 2892)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Takazakura is the son of Takaei 1412 (grandsired by Yasufuku J930). 1,200 F1 calves fed 540 days [ADG = 1.87 lbs]. 68 percent graded 9+ on the Australian scale [grading above 12.9 on a numerical scale, which is three full grades above the highest USDA grade of Prime]. 22 percent graded 7-9, on a numerical marbling scale 10-12.9. [On the USDA scale, numbers 7-9 would be considered Prime+ and Prime++.] 10 percent graded 4-6. [On the USDA scale, numbers 4-6 would be considered High Choice and Prime.] |
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Sanjirou (FB 2501)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Sanjirou has the potential to become one of the most influential sires of the Tajima line, having great meat quality, large ribeye area, thick rib and high yields. In the 2006 U.S. Wagyu Sire Summary, Sanjirou ranks third highest in marbling, behind Fukutsuru 068, but ahead of his sire, Michifuku. |
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Sanjirou is a linebred Yasumi Doi J10328 bull. Yasumi Doi J10328 sired Yasutanidoi J472 and grandsired both Fukutsuru 068 and Yasufuku 930. Sanjirou is out of the prominent Japanese cow Suzutani, who represents one of the most potent bloodlines in Japan. Her great-grandsire, Yasumi Doi J10328, is widely known for his ability to produce excellent meat quality and size. Suzutani’s sire was Tanishige 1526, whose progeny test results demonstrate that he has heritable traits with a BMS score +3.1 (above the national average of +2.1) and a yield grade of 72.7 percent.
Suzutani’s mother was Suzunami and her grandsire was Shigeshigenami J10632, who, though largely unknown in the United States, has a reputation for producing the best genetics in Japan (see Shigeshigetani). Sanjirou’s genetic background suggests that he will have ideal meat production efficiency, with great meat quality, large REA, thick rib and high yield rate.
The World K’s Group has proven this genetic prediction accurate, as reflected by the collection of his progeny data: 6,800 F1 calves fed 540 days [ADG = 2.09 lbs]. 88 percent graded 9+ on the Australian scale [grading above 12.9 on a numerical scale, which is three full grades above the highest USDA grade of Prime]. 12 percent graded 7-9, on a numerical marbling scale 10-12.9. [On the USDA scale, numbers 7-9 would be considered Prime+ and Prime++.]
Suzutani’s mother was Suzunami and her grandsire was Shigeshigenami J10632, who, though largely unknown in the United States, has a reputation for producing the best genetics in Japan (see Shigeshigetani). Sanjirou’s genetic background suggests that he will have ideal meat production efficiency, with great meat quality, large REA, thick rib and high yield rate.
The World K’s Group has proven this genetic prediction accurate, as reflected by the collection of his progeny data: 6,800 F1 calves fed 540 days [ADG = 2.09 lbs]. 88 percent graded 9+ on the Australian scale [grading above 12.9 on a numerical scale, which is three full grades above the highest USDA grade of Prime]. 12 percent graded 7-9, on a numerical marbling scale 10-12.9. [On the USDA scale, numbers 7-9 would be considered Prime+ and Prime++.]
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Beijiro (FB 2289)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Beijiro is a bull that has virtually no semen available and what is available is valued at over a few hundred dollars a straw. This bull is a son of Okutani one of the original females imported with Suzutani, he is sired by Haruki 2 who is starting to become one of the top trait leaders in the breed. He is full brother to Genjirou and full brother to Fujiko the first Wagyu born in the United States. Fujiko was considered so valuable that her cloning rights sold for $26,000 in 2012, this genetic line is one of the most important and most influential in the breed with plenty of room to grow and not breed your genetics in a corner. |
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TF Kikutsurudoi (FB 3615)
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Promising Young Bulls:
Below are some of the young promising bulls with which we are currently working.
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Bar R Shigeshigetani 30T (FB 8177)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Bar R Shigeshigetani 30T ranks #1 for ribeye area, #1 for carcass weight, #2 for back fat, and #8 in marbling in the 2014 National Wagyu Sire Summary. Shigeshigetani 30T is a large framed Tajima bull and his progeny show excellent carcass traits along with growth performance. 30T is considered one of the most balanced performance and carcass trait bulls currently available in the U.S. This bull is very docile and displays his docility in offspring with is daughters also displaying strong maternal abilities. |
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Bar R Nakagishiro 56T (FB 7719)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F Bar R Nakagishiro 56T shows the growth of his dam, Nakagishi 5. World K imported the Nakagishi 5 cow in their last importation. Nakagishi 5 has four recorded offspring and 56T is the only bull from this cow. This outcross bull will give growth to his offspring. Bar R Nakagishiro 56T has gained a lot of attention due to his extreme phenotypic style, size, and structural correctness. |
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UKB Mr Yasushigefuku 6208G (FB 11972)
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Takamichi Doi (FB 7970)
B3F, CHSF, CL16F, F11F
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His sire, “Takazakura” is one of the most well known of sires . The paternal grandsire, “Takaei” was very popular at the time being an early son from the great “Yasufuku”. His official proof of DG 0.92 kg, BMS +3.7, and REA of 45 cm2 made him an appealing sire and he was heavily used in Japan. His dam, FB5768 – Misako is the #1 Genomic Marbling cow of the breed (with numerous progeny in the top 50 for marbling) and being sired by the famous FB1615 – Michifuku. His second dam, FB5767 – Hisako was born on September 9, 1996 and was purchased from WKS Group. She was to be one of their foundation donors for the next generation of animals being produced in WKS Australia. Sired by FB2101 – “JVP Fukutsuru”, a sire renowned for his great meat qualities as reflected in all of the progeny tests done in the United States. He hails from one of the most famous cow families in Japan known as “Kikutsuru” – both his sire and dam are both from this cow family making Fukutsuru an extremely line bred animal. Every generation of Fukutsuruʼs maternal line have produced sires for A.I. in Japan. Countless animals from this cow family have made an impact on the breed – “Dai 2 Yasutsuru Doi”, “Tanifuku Doi”, “Kamifuku”, “Yasutsuru Doi”, “Fukutsuru”, and “Shichifukujin” to name a few. The third dam, “Kanetani” was imported in WKS second shipment in 1994 and has very similar breeding to both Suzutani and Rikitani, therefore it comes as no surprise that her granddaughter, FB5768 – Misako is the #1 Genomic marbling animal in the breed. Hisako currently has a number of sons coming up through the ranks including FB6198 – Michihisa, FB6197 – Michitsuru 1, and WKS Michishige. Takamichi Doi is owned and managed by Wagyu Sekai.
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Bay Dai 7 Hero 5658 (FB 11978)
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