American Wagyu Beef Cattle
Wagyu means “Japanese cow,” as the name suggests, it originated from Japan.
In the premium meat market, just 0.2% of all breeds are produced internationally.
In 1999, Brian Angus brought the first Wagyu embryos from the United States into South Africa, laying the groundwork for his purebred herd.
Two breeds of Wagyu are produced in South Africa, namely red and black.
The red Wagyu breed Akauishi has exceptional growth, fertility, and marbling.
Wagyu cattle are highly adaptable and, therefore, produced throughout South Africa.
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