The lineup provides you the opportunity to use the genetics of sires that trace back to some of the most elite foundation genetics in the breed. Many are direct sons and a few sires available are direct foundation sires themselves.
Foundation Sires
RUESHAW 430
AAA Registration Number: AF147209
Sire: RUEMEI H39
Dam: FB2 KIKUTAMA 14285
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Rueshaw needs no introduction. With his semen selling for over $20,000 per straw, there is a huge demand for his genetics. In 1976 Rueshaw (IMP JAP) was one of two of the very first Wagyu bulls ever to leave Japan. Rueshaw was the Japanese Red National Champion Bull in 1975. He originated from the Kumamoto Region which is the heart of the Japanese Akaushi breeding capital. He possessed a valuable outcross of blood in his genetic makeup that is vital to the Akaushi stud breeders.
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UMEMARU
AAA Registration Number: EAF97014
AWA Registration Number: FB9979
Sire: Hikari
Dam: Kaedemaru
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His sire, Hikari, was born in Kumamoto Prefecture and was one of the three Red Wagyu Bulls exported by Mannet for Englewood Farms in 1994. His dam, Kaedemaru, is the first Fullblood Red Wagyu born outside of Japan. The progeny from this sire have been spectacular and physically appealing. Semen is limited in supply. Serious inquiries only.
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JUDO 1223
AAA Registration Number: EAF97014
AWA Registration Number: FB9979
Sire: Hikari
Dam: Kaedemaru
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His sire, Hikari, was born in Kumamoto Prefecture and was one of the three Red Wagyu Bulls exported by Mannet for Englewood Farms in 1994. His dam, Kaedemaru, is the first Fullblood Red Wagyu born outside of Japan. The progeny from this sire have been spectacular and physically appealing. Semen is limited in supply. Serious inquiries only.
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HIKARI
AAA Registration Number: AF107
AWA Registration Number: FB2455
Sire: Dai-Ju 10 Mitsumaru KO 76
Dam: Kazutomo 1KYU 92958
Price: $825/straw
Hikari came to America carrying on the strengths of the dominant Japanese sire's Dai 10 Mitsumaru and Namimaru in one package. Hikari sons excel in calving ease and his daughters are some of the heaviest milking Akaushi females in the breed. His impact on the breed will be long-lasting. Hikari is F11 carrier.
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SHIGEMARU
AAA Registration Number: AF110
AWA Registration Number: FB2124
Sire: Dai-Ni 2 Shigenami Tokkyu 27
Dam: Dai-Yon 4 Akibare Tokkyu 3357
Price: $825/straw
This is the most versatile foundation bull to make Akaushi cattle more dimensional and thicker. He has proven over the years to make broody daughters and powerful sons. Shigemaru is the paternal brother to Namimaru the famous cow maker who sired Akiko, Namiko, Kazutomo, and Ringo 117. Shigemaru is F11 carrier.
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TAMAMARU
AAA Registration Number: AF109
AWA Registration Number: FB2125
Sire: Dai-Go 5 Tamanami Tokkyu 96
Dam: Dai-Hachi 8 Marunami
Price: $825/straw
Tamamaru is one of the most widely used and predictable Akaushi bulls due to his consistency and legendary mother, Dai-Hachi 8 Marunami. There's no other foundation sire that can add the length of body and stoutness of structure. His sire, Dai-Go 5 Tamanami Tokkyu 96 provides a slight outcross to the rest of the 1994 importation. Tamamaru is a paternal sib to the foundation cow Dai 9 Kobai 73. Tamamaru is F11 free.
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BIG AL
AAA Registration Number: AF114
AWA Registration Number: FB2998
Sire: Dai-Ju 10 Mitsumaru KO 76
Dam: Akiko
Price: $825/straw
Big Al was the first bull born outside of Japan in January 1995. He is almost a full brother in blood to Hikari being sired by Dai 10 Mitsumaru and out of a Namimaru daughter (Akiko). One of the most popular foundation sires for many reasons. The proof is in his progeny. He generates tremendous performance without compromising calving ease and maternal strengths. Big Al is F11 free.
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KOTSUKARI
AAA Registration Number: AF6818 AWA Registration Number: FB15712 Sire: Hikari Dam: Akiko Price: Call for price He never made it to the United States, only his imported semen did. Semen is limited in supply. Serious inquiries only.
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