pm Pre-Sale Social & Speakers

EST. 2007

at the farm in springfield - vermont

EvEnT highlighTS includE • DUAL REGISTERED ANIMALS - USA & AU • TOP 1 - 5% GENETICS F154 L0010 • ULTRASOUND & PERFORMANCE DATA there progeny sells! • HAND PICKED INDIVIDUALS BRED TO IMPROVE ANY PROGRAM

BULLS - HEIFERS - COWS - PAIRS - EMBRYOS

H104 - F154 DAUGHTER

G50 - KOUSYUN SON H10 - BAR R 56T DAUGHTER

H20 - BAR R 42Z DAUGHTER H11 - 30T GRANDDAUGHTER

H74 - F154 SON

E102 - ITOMICHI 1/2 GRANDDAUGHTER G99 - ITOMORITAKA DAUGHTER F94 - WK HARUKI 2 GRANDDAUGHTER

SUMO MICHIFUKU F154 - MAYURA L0010 - ITOZURU DOI - TAJIMAX - KOUSYUN BAR R 30T - BAR R 53Y - ITOMORITAKA - WK YASUFUKU JR - TF ITOMICHI 1/2 ITOSHIGENAMI - TF 727 - TF YASUTANI - TF ITOHANA - TF TERUTANI - BAR R 56T BAR R 42Z - HIRASHIGETAYASU & THE EXCITING VT HERDSIRE LINEUP OVER 70 HEAD WILL SELL!

EVENT SCHEDULE

friday

10 am Cattle Viewing & Coffee

4pm

Pre-Sale Social & Speakers

SaTurday

10 am Cattle Viewing, Coffee & Speakers 12 pm Complimentary Wagyu Lunch

1pm

Auction Begins

FEATURED SPEAKERS

DR. JOE EMENHEISER

Dr. Joe Emenheiser is the state Extension Livestock Educator in Connecticut, and he also teaches courses in the Animal Science department at UConn (Livestock Management and Livestock and Carcass Evaluation). In 2019, he became involved with ultrasound research at VT Wagyu as an independent contractor for the Intervale Center. He continues to assist the farm with regular ultrasound scanning and ongoing research applications, including data analysis and genetic selection decisions. MARK HENRY

The Operations Manager of The National CUP Lab & Technology Center (The CUP Lab) in Ames, Iowa in May of 2001. Henry, now the owner of The CUP Lab, LLC, has been dedicated to the advancement of ultrasound technology from the beginning. Software development has been continual over the years concentrating on improving efficiency in every step of the process.

G06 - DARLEY KOTOFUKU SON H100 - F154 DAUGHTER H138 - TAJIMAX DAUGHTER

H12 - SANJIROU GRANDDAUGHTER G92 - 30T GRANDDAUGHTER G51 - YASUFUKU GRANDDAUGHTER

Excellence in Wagyu

2019 Triple Crown Steak Contest - Taste Champion 2018 Triple Crown Steak Contest - Taste Champion 2019 Taste of Vermont - People’s Choice Award 2019 American Royal Steak Contest - Reserve Grand Champion

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September / October 2021 Volume 7, Number 6

THIS ISSUE

14 RANCH REACH

On The Range - La Roca Range

As new breeders, the Beard family now welcomes Wagyu to their 10,000+ acres. The Wagyu join wildlife as well as other breeds of cattle; all of which are a passion of the La Roca Range team. >> By Heather Smith-Thomas

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Renaissance Man - Y2 Wagyu

Years of studying the genetics, communicating with established breeders and always stepping back to look at the whole picture, the man behind the program is a go to for anything and everything Wagyu. >> By Ronda Applegarth

32 MARKET MATTERS

Meat Science

Established University of California at Davis meats lab and the scientists will be the hosts behind The Masters competition. Their cutting edge technology and years of research make the team and scientists at this lab some of the best in the field. >> By Heather Smith-Thomas

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EDITOR’S LETTER PUBLISHER’S POST CONTRIBUTORS CONNECTIONS INDEX 8 9 10 44 52

Wagyu Filet Dip Sliders

The Wagyu World official chef does it again; tantalizes us with yet another amazing recipe. If you don’t start salivating with this issue’s recipe photos, you will once you read the ingredients and how he once again highlights Wagyu. >> Chef Marshall Johnson

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42 LIVING PRIME

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38 HEALTH & HUSBANDRY

Processing Calves

Each and every Wagyu calf has tremendous potential and value. With ever changing pharmaceuticals and new and improved techniques, it is important to do best by your calves from day one. We narrow down the basics to help improve you husbandry and bottom line. >> By Heather Smith-Thomas

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COVER>> 46 MARKET MATTERS

Registration 101 - Part 1

OK – time to take notes as we cover the basics of registering an animal through the American Wagyu Association. >> By Ronda Applegarth

48 OUT & ABOUT

This issue contains very essential information; new reproductive technology, the latest happenings at the Australian Wagyu Association and of course the ever popular upcoming events calendar.

NO REST

As we mosey on into fall, I am sure looking forward to some cooler weather and hopefully some much needed rain. Summer has been tasking and as my son started the school year, it didn’t seem like it was that “time of year”. In a blink of an eye summer has come and gone; my son is now moving up a level in school and after much physical labor throughout the summer working on outside projects, I can tell you that I am not getting any younger and maybe have aged faster this summer than any with the aches and pains resulting in back breaking work. The projects are nearing their end and at some point there may be a time to take a breather but it won’t be anytime soon.

The bigger project at hand is the continued promotion of this great breed. The team here in the office is continuously brainstorming on different outlets and avenues to promote Wagyu and its product. We are always at work supporting the breeders because the better off each and every breeder is the stronger the Wagyu community and in turn the breed. Whether it is consultation, media design or just connecting folks interested in the breed, we strive to build the Wagyu industry each and every day. We have been in touch with the Wagyu breed for many years now and truly believe in the breed as the answer to not only the cattle industry but to the general makeup of the culinary world.

With this, we are taking it upon ourselves to take this commitment to another level by implementing a fresh new channel to not only promote the product of Wagyu, but also a way for each and every program to promote itself. This next year, we are hosting a Wagyu competition like no other. This not-for-profit event will be open to all Wagyu breeders and will demonstrate not only to the culinary genre the superb experience that Wagyu can exude but also to the general public with a campaign involving multiple media outlets.

Like I said, we never stop, even when we are feeling like we should. The passion for this breed and its exciting future is what is our driving force. Please stay tuned for more information and how you can be a part of this epic event and Wagyu journey.

Mercedes Danekas-Lohse - Editor

I’m sharing with you the sunset photo I snapped the day it was 107 here in NorCal. I’m looking forward to the American Wagyu Convention coming our way in just a couple of weeks, it’s going to be great to see so many great friends and make new ones as well. From the Convention the next month finds us flying to the other side of the country to Vermont for Sheila Patinkin’s 3rd Production Sale. She once again has brought to you an amazing set of females and bulls, not to mention the wonderful hospitality that Sheila and her crew extend, this is one you won’t want to miss.

November brings us the Fall Harvest Sale brought to you by the Texas Wagyu Association, this is going to another stellar event, the entries are numerous and cattle are significant. Shine up your boots and get ready for one very impressive occasion on November 6th in Luling, Texas. The Fall has always been my favorite time of year and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you as well. Enjoy the magazine it is a good one and the articles are wonderful.

Sherry Danekas - Publisher

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