Foundation Wagyu Dams

Akiko

Akiko is one of the most influential dams in the breed. Akiko was said to be one of the stoutest Akaushi females ever. Her Shigemaru daughters are maternal legends due to their proven cow power and have impacted the breed monumentally.

Sire-Namimaru

Dam-Mitsuko B 9639

UME

Ume

Ume is one of the females that can't be found in many pedigrees but is very prominent in quality. She represents such a small percentage of the Akaushi cattle in the United States.

Sire-Haruhime 221

Dam-Noriko 2923

Kaedemaru

Kaedemaru was born to Dai 3 Namiaki Ni, who was imported from Japan, and sired by Dai 10 Mitsumaru. Kaedemaru was known for her outstanding phenotype and rare pedigree. Dai 10 Eihou and Dai 3 Namiaki are what represent her maternal outcross lineages.

Sire-Dai 10 Mitsumaru

Dam-Dai-San Namiaki Ni

Fuyuko

Fuyuko was one of the best-looking, well-built females in her day. Her Big Al daughters have left their mark on Akaushi's history. She lived to be 20+ years of age and many of the highest-performing progeny in the breed trace back to her.

Sire-Dai 3 Mitsumaru 30

Dam-Sakae A 85689

Namiko

The Namiko maternal line is world renown in the Red Wagyu/Akaushi industry. She is one of the influential females in the breed and can be found in an astonishing amount of pedigrees through either the maternal or paternal side. Namiko has the ability to produce progeny that perform in all facets, growth, milk, conformation, and of course exceptional marbling.

Sire-Namimaru

Dam-Sakae 

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