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Wagyu Beef? BOB
has gotten involved with embryo transfer, even having an embryologist on site in Virginia for the embryo transfer and flushing process. Future plans are for further expansion of their Wagyu program and, as one of only two importers of the Blackmore program in the US, further sharing of the genetics.
And, of course, also further sharing of the delicious and healthy benefits of Wagyu beef!
Not only is Wagyu a gastronomic delight, but experts have begun to cite its health benefits. The mono-unsaturated to saturated fat ratio is higher in Wagyu than in other beef, and it is also higher in a type of fatty acid called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Wagyu beef contain the highest amount of CLA per gram of any foodstuff – about 30% more than other beef breeds – due to higher linoleic acid levels. Foods that are naturally high in CLA have fewer negative health effects.
More information on A5 Wagyu can be found at www.a5wagyu.net.