Wagyu

From Freepedia

Wagyu is a breed of cattle genetically predisposed to intense marbling, and produces a high percentage of oleaginous, unsaturated fat.

There are four major breeds of wa-gyu (wa means Japanese and gyu means cattle): Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Polled, and Japanese Shorthorn. Japanese Kobe beef is from Tajima-ushi, which is a type of Japanese Black.

External links

• Best European Wagyu
• Kobe Beef FAQ
• Washington State University Department of Animal Sciences: Wagyu
• American Wagyu Association
• Wagyu cattle