Marble Score The average marble score for the bulls is 2.4 which is in the top 7% of the breed Breed Average Breed Average Breed Average Breed Average Trent Bridge Wagyu Sale Bulls 2024 Trent Bridge Wagyu Sale Bulls 2024 Trent Bridge Wagyu Sale Bulls 2024 Trent Bridge Wagyu Sale Bulls 2024 Breeder Feeder Index The average for the Breeder Feeder index is in the top 7% of the breed F1 Index The average for the F1 index for sale bulls is 223 which is in the top 7% of the breed Carcase Weight The average for the Carcase Weight index is in the top 30% of the breed OUR BREEDING PROGRAM 2.4 1.2 223 135 360 184 30 20 Throughout this catalogue we describe in detail the merit of our animals in terms of their EBV’s. The reason for this is simple, in a wagyu supply chain the value proposition is quite clear, the higher the value of the carcase (in terms of marbling, EMA, marble fineness and carcase weight) the better the outcome across the supply chain. But in our breeding program, our first priority is to apply the foundational principles of cattle production to our herd: • A female must go in calf, raise a calf and go back in calf. Each year we continue to put more pressure on our joining window • The animals must be structurally sound with good feet • The animals must have a good temperament Historically, we have had a very high marbling herd. Each year the average marble score of our entire year drop of calves will sit at around the 15th percentile for the breed. In general terms marbling and growth traits are inversely correlated: to breed for extremes in either of these traits is not difficult, but to have high marbling, with good growth capacity and carcase traits is more challenging. Over the last five years we have made a concerted effort to maintain a very high level of marbling, but also find bulls that can provide growth, carcase weight and have strong maternal features. The catalogued bulls are sitting exactly where we want them to be with an average marble score of at +2.4 (top 10% of the breed) and an average carcase weight of +30 (top 30% of the breed). A core part of our own business is breeding commercial F1 feeders. Each animal is genomically tested with the latest technology, Wagyu Feeder Check and sire verified. This gives us the basis to collect significant amounts of data from weaning through to slaughter on their performance and profitability. This information is then incorporated into our stud breeding program to help us to continue to produce premium genetics for premium markets. The Recessive Gene status for each animal is described in each lot and will look like this “B3F, CHSF, CL16FU, F11F, IARSF”. If you looking to purchase a bull for a crossbreeding program (F1 to F3) then the recessive gene is not applicable as these conditions are not prevalent in other breeds. However, if you have a purebred or fullblood herd it is another data point to consider. We believe the genetic diversity in the Wagyu population is too small to completely discount any animal that is a carrier for a genetic condition, that being said, we do seek to actively manage it. You will see across the catalogue the vast majority of animals are free of all recessive genes. If you would like more information on this topic visit:
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