Wagyu Semen for F-1 Cattle Breeding & Production

1. Wagyu Semen for F-1 Cattle Breeding & Production Wagyu is the breed that made Kobe Beef famous and is the generic name for Japanese cattle. Wagyu produce the world’s best tasting beef and the most healthful too due to its unique high ratio of oleic acid. In fact, according to noted fat expert, Dr. Stephen Smith of TX A&M University, Wagyu Beef approaches olive oil in health benefits. The Wagyu breed is in high demand. However, you don't need raise fullblood wagyu to increase the value of your herd. F-1 production is the best way to integrate the award winning Wagyu genetics into your existing herd, no matter the cattle breed. F1 production is crossbreeding Wagyu with other breeds. It is an alternative to fullblood Wagyu breeding. The aim of crossbreeding is to introduce the Wagyu characteristics to enhance the carcass traits and other desirable traits of the Wagyu breed. Although introducing Wagyu into a herd is traditionally done to increase marbling and eating quality of the carcass, several producers have introduced Wagyu to increase fertility in their herd also. Crossbreeding with Wagyu can give massive improvements in carcass features such as marbling in the first cross. Additionally hybrid vigor assists the carcass weight to remain high. Another important factor

2. in producing a highly marbled carcass is keeping the animal on a rising plane of nutrition throughout its life. An animal’s fetal stage is the first stage affected by nutrition; this is called ‘fetal programming’. After the organs of a fetus have formed the muscle structure is next to develop during the pregnancy. In this stage the foundation for the ability of the animal to express intra-muscular fat (marble) is developed. This means keeping the cow in good condition is essential during the pregnancy, not only for her ability to conceive again after giving birth but also to give her unborn calf the best chance to achieve its highest marbling potential. Lolo Trail Ranch sells premium Wagyu semen and Wagyu Embryos. Although we have a variety of Wagyu semen types that emphasize certain properties, our Wagyu bull IWG KIMIFUKU 117 has been bred specifically for F-1 production. FEATURES OF THIS SPECIFIC SIRE: Birth Date: June 11, 2013 Registration No.: #FB16469 Grade: Fullblood Blood %: 100 Bloodline: Michifuku Bred Exclusively for F-1 Production

3. Exceptional Quality Carcass Excellent Marbling Medium Frame Excellent Temperament Improves Profitability 20-30% over Traditional Beef Animals DESCRIPTION: It is widely said that Michifuku is thought to be the best carcass bull ever to leave Japan. Even with smaller framed offspring, his progeny’s carcass characteristics are superb. Michifuku was formerly the number one marbling bull in the U.S. Wagyu Sire Summary, and consistently ranks second in ribeye area (REA) and fourth in backfat thickness (EPD). Michifuku’s sire, Monjiro 11550, is linebred to Tajima J105, great-grandsire of Yasumi Doi J10328. Michifuku’s dam, Michiko J655635, was sired by Tanishige 1526 and grandsired by Yasutanidoi J472. Yasumi Doi J10328 and Yasutanidoi J472 are considered to be two of the most famous of the Tajima/ Tajiri line. Are you interested in F1 production and want to learn more about introducing Wagyu genetics to your existing herd? Would you like to talk about Wagyu Semen options and their unique features? Give Lolo Trail Ranch a call at 406-273-9139, we are happy to answer any questions you may have. We also have more information on our website: www.lolotrailranchwagyusemen.com